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Herschel4267

From:
C. I. Parnell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1826-[11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.139
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on a legal matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3820

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The first volume of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers has been published; asks JH to inform her whether he wants a copy. Commenting on her boredom, CH laments that her 'sole employment consists in keeping myself in good humor and not be disagreeable to others.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10010

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.345
Summary:

Worried about JH's love life.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2997

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.109
Summary:

Mentions a four month absence from Dorpat. Commends [James] South on his work on double stars yet states that South's distances for nearby stars are too large. Considers his measurements, previous to his [Josef] Fraunhofer telescope, significant, even if South refuses to accept them. Thanks JH for the difference in the longitudinal measurements between Paris and Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2058

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Ramage
Date:
[12 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.300 (C: RS:HS 20.241)
Summary:

Discusses the construction of JR's telescope. Mentions a number of material changes that must be made if it is to be used for sweeping [see JR's 1826-9-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10011

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.346
Summary:

About plans for the Christmas season, the weather, history writing, and book publishing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1238

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[14 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.1
Summary:

Looked for JS to talk with him about the secretaryship of the R.S.L., specifically discussing Charles Babbage's position. JH would prefer to have JS nominate Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1240

From:
Georgiana Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.3
Summary:

Writing on behalf of her husband, Charles, who is away, GB expresses her thankfulness for JH's kindness, and believes Charles will agree to be nominated for secretary of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1239

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[17 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.2
Summary:

Tells CB that everyone is anxious to have CB allow his name to stand for the Secretaryship of the R.S.L. JH lists many names of people who have all said they would vote for CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14697

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1826]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0691.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

[Addition to Mary Baldwin's letter.] Health of JH's uncle. Travels through volcanic country of Vivarais. Asks CH to purchase for JH 10 copies of the first volume of William Herschel's works, recently translated into German. Sent to CH six copies of JH's 'Account of a Series of Observations Made with a 20-feet Reflecting Telescope' (1826) via Mr. Golterman, and six copies of JH's 'On the Parallax of the Fixed Stars' (1826) via Capt. Müller. James South received Copley Medal this year. Asks about comet near sun on 18 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel590

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[20 November 1826]
Source of text:
RGO 6.803.11
Summary:

Comments on a paper on achromatic eyeglasses submitted by GA to the R.S.L.; also on a paper of William Whewell's on the operation of a pendulum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4642

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.26
Summary:

Information on a Mr. Atkinson. Remarks on dispersion of rays in glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9691

From:
Jean F. A. Gambart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.41
Summary:

Giving further details and readings of the comet he has been observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1244

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 November [1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.7
Summary:

FB has seen P. M. Roget and Stephen Groombridge, who both give their support to Charles Babbage's election. FB is very concerned about the lack of an R.S.L. Council meeting when most council members would attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9692

From:
Jean F. A. Gambart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.42
Summary:

Sending a copy of his letter he has sent to J. B. J. Fourier [see JG's 1826-11-22]. Comments on readings and observations of this comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1243

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November] 1826
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.6
Summary:

Is anxious to talk to JH about the matter of Charles Babbage's election. Believes Babbage being out of town is best, thereby leaving matters in the hands of his friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1242

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphry Davy
Date:
[23 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.5
Summary:

Is not able to accede to HD's suggestion that JH interview J. G. Children. JH now feels that given HD's views, JH must withdraw Charles Babbage's name from nomination for secretary of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1249

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826-11-23 or earli
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.13
Summary:

Has heard a report that [Humphry] D[avy] is not prepared to nominate Charles Babbage and that D[avy] would be glad if J. G. Children would become Secretary of the R.S.L. Nonetheless, WF hopes that Davy will change his mind.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5260

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.205
Summary:

Has just returned from collecting information on machines. Regarding the Lucasian professorship at Cambridge. Has met a clockmaker who is able to work on his machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1250

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
1826-11-[24-29]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.15
Summary:

Urges JS not to insist on a minor point of dispute about the title of a prospective member. JH feels it is inappropriate and will simply reflect against Charles Babbage, who proposed this person for membership.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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