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Herschel12289

From:
John Narrien
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.145
Summary:

Hopes that JH will accept a copy of JN's work [on the history of astronomy]. Wishes JH all success in his forthcoming mission [to the Cape].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4673

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.58
Summary:

Copy of letter to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) stating that the Duke's offer of a refracting telescope of great power, to Cambridge Observatory would be a valuable gift. To JH: Remarks on gift of telescope, planet reduction money, and on his geological exploration of the Charnwood Forest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6736

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.54
Summary:

Has just arrived in London and will proceed to Slough tomorrow in the company of William Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7944

From:
Charles Wheatstone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.145
Summary:

Accepts JH's invitation to demonstrate [on 28 Aug.] CW's portable optical and acoustical experiments and the 'whirling machine.' Asks JH to supply 'an electrical machine and a good sized jar.' Encloses copy of CW's paper on Jew's harp. Will bring another paper and new 'Symphonion' for Mary Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10343

From:
William Vernon Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 August [1833?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.226
Summary:

Pleased to hear of JH's success with his application to the Treasury. Would like a statement from him on the nature of his communication to the Cambridge meeting concerning the actinometer. Hopes he is not too busy preparing for his voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11672

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.37
Summary:

Has been residing with [Robert?] Lee at Hartwell for a few days. Hears that JH and Benjamin D'Urban will be travelling to the Cape on the Elphinstone; is this true?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4674

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.59
Summary:

Has visited Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) at Buxton, who suggests that JH approaches R. A. Cauchoix for the glass for the new telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10084

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.421
Summary:

Preparation to go to Madeira for health reasons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14598

From:
Henry White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1833-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0580.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Notice of Susan White's death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12479

From:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.345
Summary:

Wants JH to negotiate with [R. A.] Cauchoix [see HP's 1833-8-12], keeping HP's name out of the transactions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4411

From:
James Gye
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1833]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (88)
Summary:

Informs JH that JH will be solicited on behalf of a 'great national undertaking.' JG will call on JH in this regard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10409

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.289
Summary:

Proceeds to Edinburgh in the course of a few days and intends to compute the star declinations. Has some suggestions to offer before JH sails for the Cape. Would be glad to hear of the comparison of the barometer and thermometer. Left a [Thomas] Jones thermometer at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11673

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.38
Summary:

Visited the Elphinstone and estimated the amount of room required for his family. Offered £300 but offer was refused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9335

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.89
Summary:

Has been informed that JH will be going to the Cape. Comments on JH's information on double stars, and on a passage in one of his memoirs. Regarding JH's Prelim Discourse. Work of Fearon Fallows and Thomas Henderson at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6213

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1833-9-9 or 1833-9-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.333
Summary:

Offering assistance for JH's forthcoming voyage to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8132

From:
J[ames] William White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.399
Summary:

Reports death of JW's aunt Susan on Friday [13 Sept.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4438

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.253
Summary:

Very impressed after meeting W. R. Dawes and discussing double stars with him. Asks JH to send Gamma Virginis observations from Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6522

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.278
Summary:

Would like to know where he can obtain JH's observations on double stars. His own recent observations of planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3306

From:
William Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.218
Summary:

On learning that JH's trip to the Cape will be delayed somewhat, invites JH to dine with R.S.L. Club in October.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5991

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.117
Summary:

Is at present in town. Sorry he was out when JH called. What shall he do with JH's barometer? Thanks for the telescopic tests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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