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LINNEAN2416

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 24 [March 1825]. Pleased Smith approves of his "Hortus Ericaeus"; they took great pains to ensure accuracy and hope that the diagram will prove useful; Mr Hayter intends to draw up an enlarged "illustration of its uses" to present to Royal Society. Willow cuttings sent by Smith safely received; they will form foundation of the willow garden he intends to make. Will be pleased to show Smith his collection of heaths when he has leisure to visit Woburn [Abbey, Bedfordshire]. Pleased to hear Smith is busy completing the third volume of his "[English] Flora".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel6370

From:
Niccolo Cacciatore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.135
Summary:

Is grateful for being elected an Associate of the Astronomical Society. Compares barometers. Grateful for comments on his pamphlet. News of expedition up Mont Cuccio. Local disputes regarding the results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN2128

From:
Thomas Furly Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/51, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Smith for naming 'Cnicus forsteri' after him, but concerned there are too many 'foresteris' already. Smith's definition very good, answers his queries about the plant. His daughter, Harriet, has just married and is moving to Devon. Directions to his house for Smith's spring visit.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel8011

From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.279
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner Saturday to meet J. G. S. Van Breda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2723

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1825-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.5
Summary:

Shares JH's doubts whether the Board of Longitude will fund the Teneriffe expedition, the importance of which he again stresses. Cannot personally cover the costs. Thanks JH for his support and praise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2555

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[3 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.2 (C: RS:HS 20.204)
Summary:

Responds to ES's proposal to conduct a series of meteorological observations from the peak of Teneriffe. Promises to bring it before the Board of Longitude for consideration for support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN897

From:
Sir Thomas Gery Cullum
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Apr 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/13/89, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Invites Smith to visit this month before going down to London together. Will subscribe to [Alexander] Macleay's portrait.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel2721

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.3
Summary:

Clarifies issues discussed in an earlier letter. Discusses whether the project of making meteorological observations will be feasible if the Board of Longitude does not offer financial support. Attempts to arrange a meeting with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2722

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[5 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.4 & 20.205
Summary:

Responds to ES's letter of 1825-4-4, stating that JH now understands that ES will proceed with the Teneriffe observations only if funds are provided. Praises Sabine's previous work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2724

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.6 (C: RS:HS 20.206)
Summary:

On 1825-4-7 presented ES's proposal for experiments at Teneriffe to the Board of Longitude, which judged the experiments not sufficiently relevant to the Board's concerns. Offers to seek endorsement from the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2995

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.107
Summary:

Illegible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8455

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.436a
Summary:

On the eloges of William Herschel being prepared by François Arago and J. B. Fourier. JH's and JS's work on double stars much appreciated among French astronomers. On Alexis Bouvard, Arago, and other French astronomers. On Wilhelm Struve's observations of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN899

From:
Sir Thomas Gery Cullum
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Apr 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/13/90, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Proposes accompanying Smith to London via Bury for Horticultural Society and Linnean Club meetings, and if not suitable invites him to Bury in May. Notes that in [Thaddeus Mason] Harris' [(1768-1842), American clergyman] "Natural History of the Bible" Smith is quoted as naming the "lilies of the field" 'Amaryllis lutea'. Wonders if he can find 'Ophrys aranifera' for the lack of rain; has previously found it in flower the last day of March, and expects to hear the cuckoo in a week to ten days.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel2725

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.7
Summary:

Encourages JH to bring ES's proposal for Teneriffe experiments before the R.S.L. Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN2185

From:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Apr 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/12, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Visiting English friends; desires to call on Smith.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel8454

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[16 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.435 (C: 20.207 inc)
Summary:

Agrees to purchase JS's 7-foot refractor if no other reasonable offer made, but doubts he would use it extensively. Plans to concentrate on observing nebulae with JH's reflector at Slough. Relays regards and question for P. S. Laplace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11341

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.249
Summary:

Anticipates appearance of JH's work on double stars; asks for suggestions for employment for a young man from Germany, and offers some suggestions about refining the study of refraction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1825]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0570.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Studied 659 double stars; JH is confident that his work proves his father's conclusions. Now plans to study nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN2089

From:
Edward Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
19 Apr 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/16, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Invites Smith to them at Hale End, [Essex].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel1495

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William H. Keating
Date:
[19 April 1825]
Source of text:
APS (no i.d.)
Summary:

Writes to thank the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia for the gift of the catalogue of its library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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