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DCP-LETT-1462

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
22 Nov [1851]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 14)
Summary:

Proposes to send THH vol. 1 of Living Cirripedia.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Tyndall0570

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Editors of the Philosophical Magazine and Journal
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
2:14, Phil. Mag.
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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Tyndall0569

From:
John Tyndall
To:
William Francis
Date:
Saturday
Source of text:
Authors' Letters, StBPL T&F
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel3231

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.148
Summary:

Noting discrepancy between dew points obtained by wet bulb and direct methods, WS cannot say which is nearer the truth; suspects that both have inaccuracies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3470

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS Sa.665
Summary:

Remarks on a correction in manual regarding some fluctuation of heating and cooling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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WCP1631

From:
John Wallace
To:
Mary Ann Wallace (née Greenell)
Date:
23 November 1851
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/3/99
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/3/96/2
  • Wallace Family Collection (private collection)
Summary:

One of a set of letters providing in-depth descriptions John Wallace's life in the gold mining town of Columbia, California, building a system to bring water to gold mining operations in the town.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project

Herschel14614

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0597; Reel 1086
Summary:

Accepts JH's argument against coining gold dollar, but feels that two-dollar gold piece is needed. Reports plan to build mint in New South Wales. U.S. will establish mint in California.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0571

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 24./51
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/6, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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Tyndall0572

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 24./51
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/5, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel489

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.17
Summary:

Is sending some papers on standards prepared by Richard Sheepshanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14257

From:
H. R. Reynolds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0435; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends draft of security bond for Robert Mushet that names master of Mint as sole judge of what constitutes reasonable waste in melting process. Insert names of persons, including banker, who will act as surety for Mushet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13797

From:
James H. Cole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0148; Reel 1087
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] invites JH to tomorrow's meeting with governor and deputy governor of Bank of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel192

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.77
Summary:

Does not believe the Australian gold rush should affect the selection process for Sydney University professors [see GA's 1851-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0573

From:
George Wynne
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
26 Nov. 1851
Source of text:
MS JT/1/TYP/5/1843, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel14276

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 November [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] agrees to give G. F. G. Mathison annual allowance of £1200. Suspects mistake in report on Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001088

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
William Snow Harris
Date:
26 November 1851
Source of text:
MM/16/124, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel193

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.79
Summary:

A note about the receipt of papers from Richard Sheepshanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3450

From:
William Snow Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.124
Summary:

Encloses and comments on abstract of important manuscripts by the late English scientist [Henry] Cavendish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13582

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to eliminate Engraving department [see JH's 1851-11-4]. Benedetto Pistrucci and L. C. Wyon will receive fixed salaries and housing allowances as nonresident modelers and engravers to Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3648

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB V, 103-4
Summary:

Regrets he has not been able to find anyone suitable for the chair of chemistry and natural philosophy at Sydney University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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