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From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.321
Summary:

Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.151
Summary:

Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[1 Nov 1849]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.83)
Summary:

Discusses CL’s refutation of CD’s concept of "craters of elevation" and CL’s new concept of "craters of denudation". Mentions examples of such craters. Admits that his own concept of these craters was unsatisfactory. Urges CL to publish article ["On craters of denudation", Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 6 (1850): 207–34].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.296
Summary:

Supports proposal made by C. M. Elliot to execute 'running survey' of India with instruments from observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.377
Summary:

Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Prescott Joule
To:
Royal Society
Date:
2 November 1849
Source of text:
MM/14/65, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Hugh Cuming
Date:
[4 Nov 1849]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Arranges to call on Wednesday but declines a breakfast invitation, as his stomach is so particular that he is afraid to go about before eating.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Text Online
From:
Francis K. Eagle
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
5 November 1849
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 136
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
Text Online
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Carlo Matteucci
Date:
5 November 1849
Source of text:
Bence Jones (1870a), 2: 250-1
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[5 November 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0341; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recommends Edward Sabine's work on terrestrial magnetism for Royal Physical Medal, and joint award of Copley Medal to WP and William Lassell for improvements in reflecting telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0484; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses sequel to AS's volume on electro-biology, which AS dedicated to JH. Both are being translated into French.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert V. Dixon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.495
Summary:

Sending a copy of the first part of his work on Heat.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert V. Dixon
Date:
1849-11-8 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.495verso
Summary:

Reply to RD's 1849-11-8.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Jacob Herbert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
9 November 1849
Source of text:
GL MS 30108/2/88
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joseph Lowe
Date:
[9 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.322 & 23.76
Summary:

Giving his views on the desirability of establishing a Midland Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
J. F. W. Herschel
Date:
10 November 1849
Source of text:
The Royal Society RS:HS 9.312
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.312
Summary:

Well-wishers of the Ipswich Museum hope to raise a fund for a lithograph portrait of G. Ransome; wonders if JH is interested in becoming a subscriber. Richard Owen is to deliver a lecture at the anniversary meeting next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Ebenezer Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.279
Summary:

Is having an astronomical clock constructed and would like his advice on the calculation of some of the movements. Gives a brief description of the clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.323
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding the proposed observatory. Points out some provisions he intends making for the observatory. Encloses extracts from letters favoring the scheme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Johan Georg Forchhammer
Date:
12 Nov [1849]
Source of text:
University of Copenhagen, Mineralogical Museum Archives
Summary:

Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Sven Lovén, asking for a specimen of a remarkable cirripede. Still anxious to receive JGF’s specimens.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project