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Herschel5941

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.64
Summary:

Is sending his paper on the aberration so that it can be laid before the Board of Longitude. Also sending new table for the measurement of heights by means of the barometer. Regarding the distribution of the Memoirs to Associates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9764

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.110
Summary:

Was favored with his letter. Comments on his paper and revised it. Hopes to be in town on Thursday. Believes [Stephen] Lee has the last number of Annales de chimie.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12362

From:
William Edward Parry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.219
Summary:

Wishes to print the observations WP presented to the R.S.L. in his forthcoming Journal. Can JH assist him; has obtained permission from Humphry Davy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11546

From:
Charles Louis Largeteau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.463
Summary:

Expressing his gratitude for the kindness received from JH while staying in England. Thanks for the Memoir he has received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9053

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.165
Summary:

Describes plan to carry out pendulum experiments with G. B. Airy. Asks JH for help in borrowing instruments from the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4638

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.22
Summary:

Asking for introductions to certain men of science in Paris. Revision of his views on his figure of the earth, and casting doubt on Edward Sabine's pendulum observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel519

From:
Siméon Denis Poisson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.13
Summary:

Preparing to give a lecture at the R.S.L., and writes seeking some information. Comments on some work of G. A. Plana and P. S. Laplace. [Much of this letter is illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10003

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.338
Summary:

About JG's health, the need for JH to marry, and plans for the summer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4639

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.23
Summary:

Sending his paper on the 'Figure of the Earth.' Description of work at Greenwich Observatory. Remarks on projected expedition to Falmouth and Ashbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0288

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
25 April 1826
Source of text:
RS MS DM 3.26
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel3031

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:DM 3.26
Summary:

As MF will be unable to attend the next meeting of the Glass Committee, he sends JH the analysis of the glass produced in one experiment, emphasizing its consistency and high quality.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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