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Herschel9777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.27
Summary:

Comments on two business matters in the R.S.L., namely, the work of the Glass Committee and the question of calculation of observations made at Parramatta, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8081

From:
Thomas Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.347
Summary:

Feels responsible for JH refusing to accept Navy's £25 reimbursement. Used JH's [equinoctial] time [in Nautical Almanac supplement], but with different notation. Disagrees that England's scientific reputation depends upon its government. William Richardson is justified in continuing work of late Board of Longitude. Reports meeting in Paris with Jacques Babinet and François Arago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11347

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.255
Summary:

Thanks for comments on JL's papers [see JH's 1828-7-24]; Charles Babbage had visited JL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[2 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.116
Summary:

Giving his own and Michael Faraday's views concerning the continuation of the Glass experiments. Regarding the reduction of the Parramatta Observations. Does not wish to undertake it himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4185

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.241
Summary:

Sends information on occultation of Alpha Tauri. Describes meteors sighted during the night of 12 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-76

From:
R. K. Greville
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
9 September 1828
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 93
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel7826

From:
Nathaniel Wallich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.29
Summary:

Found house in Turnham Green Terrace. Specimen collection still in baggage warehouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11505

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.417
Summary:

Arrived here yesterday with the Murchisons and starts tomorrow for the Vicentini. Would welcome JH's advice on what to see and read when in Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5288

From:
Elizabeth [Betty] Plumleigh Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.233
Summary:

Is taking her grandchild to Southend. Charles Babbage is at Berlin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-47

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Maurice Herbert
Date:
[13 Sept 1828]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.1)
Summary:

Asks JMH to collect some insects at Barmouth.

Reports on his shooting luck.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel9779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[17 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.117 & 21.28
Summary:

Last night he discovered Encke's Comet. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5963

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.86
Summary:

Instructions on how to reach Tytherley. Has not seen Encke's Comet yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8479

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.459
Summary:

Thanks JH for information on JH's detection of Encke's Comet. JS's contacts with various astronomers, including Peter Barlow, John Pond, and François Arago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.118 & 21.29
Summary:

Hastens to correct his own error; the comet he observed is no comet, but one of his father's nebulae. Regrets the errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1903

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[19 September 1828]
Source of text:
WT B.1
Summary:

Informs WS that JH located Encke's Comet the previous night, and gives the location.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9066

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.174
Summary:

Will sponsor JH for the Cambridge Philosophical Society. Discusses WW's published report of WW's Dolcoath mine experiments. Comments on mineralogical classification. Promises to send books to JH on sound and music.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-77

From:
M. J. Berkeley
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
22 September 1828
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 94
Summary:

Discusses package of seaweed specimens sent by JSH but has not had time to examine them properly, as he is examining cryptogamic specimens from Madeira for Thomas Lowe. Mentions travel plans, including stay in Cambridge.

Discusses his forthcoming curacy at Wisbech and hopes to help JSH and Leonard Jenyns with Cambridgeshire flora and fauna. Has 3 bat specimens for Jenyns. Encloses specimens of Potentilla and Chenopodium hybridum.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel7775

From:
[George Augustus Friederick] Fitzclarence
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1828]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/13.F.6; Reel 13
Summary:

GF and family plan to visit JH at Slough on 29 Sept. for 'observation.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7939

From:
Charles Wesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1828-9-[26 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.142a
Summary:

Describes sister's ill health. Mentions meeting mutual friends. Inquires about welfare of JH's acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7940

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wesley
Date:
[26 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.142b
Summary:

Heard from [James] Grahame of CW's sister's death. Invites CW to seclusion at Slough and to occupy himself arranging William Herschel's musical compositions. Tells of JH's narrow escape today in accident aboard Southampton Coach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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