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DCP-LETT-37

From:
Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Jan 1828]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 42
Summary:

Surprised to hear from Sarah [Owen] that CD has decided to become a D.D., not an M.D.

She has been to a ball or a party almost every night.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-38

From:
Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[late Jan 1828]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 43
Summary:

Tells him the Woodhouse family will set forth for return home.

Reports on activities in Brighton.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel12202

From:
Charlotte Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1828?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.59
Summary:

Sorry they will not have a sight of the Herschels before they depart. Has arranged for the camera to be delivered to Kensington. The Murchisons are off to Dover tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.1
Summary:

Captain [Henry] Foster states that the Admiralty must very shortly receive directions from the R.S.L. concerning the scientific objectives for Foster's voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
1828
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.3
Summary:

Writes to complain that JH has not seen or heard from JG for some time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.480 (C: RS:HS 25.13.1)
Summary:

Thanks JS for materials sent. Laments the decline of science in England. Believes decline has deep roots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1231

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Thomas Graves
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
TCD 10047/30 (C: RS:HS B26.63 & TCD 4015:113)
Summary:

Has had some difficulty accepting JG's arguments about logarithms in a paper JG sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8582

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Niccoló Cacciatore
Date:
1828
Source of text:
C. A. Chant, 'Two Letters of a Famous Astronomer,' Royal Astronomical Society of
Summary:

Letter of introduction for Charles Babbage who wishes to visit NC's observatory in Palermo.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2137

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.382
Summary:

Introduces [Dionysius] Lardner, who is a mathematician. Asks how [John] Brinkley's collimators succeeded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE91

From:
William Buckland
To:
John Herschel
Date:
(1828?)
Source of text:
HS 4.322, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel5853

From:
William Buckland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1828-1]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.322
Summary:

The Murchisons and Somervilles will be visiting him in February and he would be glad if JH would come and meet them then.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5949

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.72
Summary:

Regrets he was unable to dine with him on Monday. Regarding the secretary of the Astronomical Society. Will meet him at the R.S.L. on Tuesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6298

From:
Joseph Bianchi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.59
Summary:

Wishes to obtain a compensating pendulum clock for the new observatory of Archduke Maximilian. Can JH advise on one and the price? Has started several series of observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN1314

From:
William Roscoe
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Jan 1828
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/17/150, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Suffered a stroke on 16 December, affecting his speech and right-hand side of his body, but much recovered after copious bleeding, blistering, and other remedies; still confined to his library. Finished his catalogue of the Holkham manuscripts, although [Thomas William] Coke has postponed its publication. His botanical work ["Monandrian Plants"] almost completed. Shortly before his stroke he concluded his correspondence with New York respecting the discipline in the prisons there, closing his investigation, so for the first time in many years free from any literary engagements.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel2108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1828-1-11 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.355b
Summary:

Requests particulars concerning the electors for position at University of Virginia for which William Ritchie has applied. Encloses Ritchie's letter of 1827-12-6.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2107

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.355
Summary:

WR's testimonials must be sent to America before further action can be taken. Asks JH for recommendation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE633

From:
Henry Warburton
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
14 Jan 1828
Source of text:
MSW 1 / 166, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel3963

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0573.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Hopes to send to CH a catalog of new double stars soon. JH is very disappointed with Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN2106

From:
Thomas Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
19 Jan 1828
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/31, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sends two small works lately published, one entirely by himself and other with the botanical part taken from his father's manuscripts [Thomas Furly Forster]; his plans for future botanical publication. He is now settled at Boreham, near Chelmsford, and getting into medical practice. Invites Smith to stay on his way into London. Improvements in "Curtis's Magazine". Sends seed of a new 'Crepis' from central France.

[Elizabeth Anne Tyrrell], the wife of his neighbour, [Sir John Tyssen] Tyrrell, has eloped with [John Humphrey] St Aubyn [(1790-1857)], son of Sir John St Aubyn [(1758-1839)].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN1769

From:
Antonio Bertoloni
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Jan 1828
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/44, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Would be pleased to receive Smith's "Introduction to Botany". Difficulty of obtaining books from England. Revising his view on 'Scabiosa columbaria' following receipt of Smith's views, comments on confusion caused by it being given multiple names as mentioned in his last letter, with addition of 'Scabiosa acutiflora'. Debate on other 'Scabiosa' it could also be including 'Scabiosa maritima', 'Scabiosa atro-purpurea', 'Scabiosa indica', 'Scabiosa italica', 'Scabiosa argentea', 'Scabiosa rutafolia', and 'Scabiosa urceolata'. Desires Smith's opinion so is sending the 'Scabiosae' in question amongst other Italian plant specimens.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
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