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Herschel11098

From:
Robert Jameson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.433
Summary:

Acknowledging the letter informing him of his election to the R.S.L.; unable to attend on 9 Nov. but will attend at the first opportunity after that date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3819

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

Pleased that JH supports CH's plans for her will. Worries about JH's safety at Puy de Dôme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12553

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.423
Summary:

Is sending JH some of GP's work, some of it to be forwarded. Refers to a note by GP in some of F. X. von Zach's writings, which GP would like to have added to his memoir being published by the Astronomical Society. GP comments on the status of some of his own astronomical projects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2057

From:
John Ramage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.299
Summary:

Discusses construction of his 20-foot reflecting telescope, which he modeled after the 40-foot reflector at Slough. Discusses differences of gallery and asks for advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10008

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.343
Summary:

JG urges JH to marry. JG has begun to write history again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10607

From:
Thomas W. Hornbuckle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.486
Summary:

The Lucasian Professorship will shortly become vacant. Hopes JH will become a candidate for this chair, once occupied by Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8018

From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11 October] [1826
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.286
Summary:

Previous engagement prevents WW witnessing experiment of A. M. Ampère tomorrow. Waits for JH's report. Hopes to see JH at [Georges] Cuvier's tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9057

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.168
Summary:

Tells JH that the Lucasian Professorship has become available. Believes most Cambridge people favor JH. Urges JH to write the electors, i.e., the heads of the Cambridge colleges.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8024

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.292
Summary:

Wanted [JH] to become Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, but electors favor one of Heads. This will also operate against Charles Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12554

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.424
Summary:

Still concerned about possible changes to GP's memoir [see GP's 1826-1-28] due to the work of P. S. Laplace. Comments on illness [?] of F. X. von Zach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10009

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.344
Summary:

Shares some gossip, and asks advice about a dedication for JG's book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

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

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

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
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