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Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0623

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Emil du Bois-Reymond
Date:
28th April 1852
Source of text:
MS JT/1/T/398, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel14800

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
28 April [1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F26F1.3
Summary:

William Lassell wishes to go to Malta to observe the heavens, and would like a letter of introduction to the governor there. Can FB assist with this?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.121
Summary:

Is willing to assist in obtaining letters of introduction for WL's projected trip to Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13891

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0237; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists injustices suffered by Benedetto Pistrucci under JH's administration. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] stated that Pistrucci's salary and duties would not change. Urges JH to let Pistrucci keep former title of Chief Medallist as well; otherwise JH will sign Pistrucci's 'Death-Warrant.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-262

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
J. H. Balfour
Date:
29 April 1852
Source of text:
Library, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 100
Summary:

Thanks Balfour for sending a copy of Class Book of Botany, vol. 1. Notes about teaching and students.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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Faraday2518

From:
Jacob Herbert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
29 April 1852
Source of text:
GL MS 30108/1/50&51
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel14312

From:
John Drew Salmon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0476.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please pay overdue bill for ice delivered in Feb. 1851.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13889

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Richard Hamilton
Date:
[29 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0235.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Delay in resolving matter with Benedetto Pistrucci is not JH's fault. JH will not dignify WH's last question with a response [see WH's 1852-4-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13799

From:
Thomas Cole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0150.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gratitude for JH's permission for TC to visit Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8958

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Treasury
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
Report from the Royal Commission on International Coinage; Together with the Min
Summary:

There being greater need of gold coinage than the Mint can presently meet, JH asks for additional staff and calls attention to a possible reason for the shortage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11797

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.157
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter to the Admiralty recommending a transit circle for the Cape. Comments on a suitable room for it in the Observatory. Has just had a peep at Encke's comet. Still trouble with the Kaffirs. Will be pleased to see Willy [Herschel] when he passes that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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