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Herschel7687

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1852]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.6.2; Reel 10
Summary:

Annibal de Gasparis's new planet Psyche. Alexander von Humboldt selected its name. Other new planet, found by [C. Robert] Luther, was named Thetis by F. W. A. Argelander. Detected new nebula on 26 Apr. Nervous trouble interrupting Hind's search for planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0629

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Emil du Bois-Reymond
Date:
Wednesday
Source of text:
MS JT/1/TYP/7/2427b, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel14521

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Inform CT of present pay scale for workmen in Coining and Melting departments. JH was correct in giving assistance and information to two French visitors. Wants to discuss F. R. Brande and Henry Finch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1631

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.117
Summary:

Suggests that JH assist William Lassell's travels to Malta by asking for a letter of introduction from the Duke of Northumberland; is concerned about the precarious position of the observatory at Altona, and of the Astronomische Nachrichten published there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13024

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[14 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0437; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends draft for insurance papers. Description of Cornhill shops.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2530

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Potter
Date:
15 May 1852
Source of text:
Manchester Public Library MS Potter 26
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel10611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joanna B. Horner
Date:
[15 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.490 & 23.122
Summary:

Regrets a week has elapsed before replying to her letter, but is pleased that Miss Mathilde Oersted had so high a regard for his speech concerning her illustrious father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8655

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir John Potter
Date:
[15 May 1852]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Cannot attend the opening of the Manchester Free Library. Praises the institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13784

From:
Richard Grenville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17] May [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0134; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Thanks for calling RG's attention to error in Treasury minutes. Hopes to correct it before these reach Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1482

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henry Norton Shaw; Royal Geographical Society
Date:
17 May [1852]
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

Asks for catalogue and latest number of the Journal [of the Royal Geographical Society].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel12900

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0312; Reel 1093
Summary:

Urges BP to accept the Treasury's offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0122; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Found written evidence of the denial in 1825 by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of lifetime tenure at Mint for Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests contacting [W. R.] Hamilton for clarification.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14252

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Settlement reached concerning BP's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2531

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Constance Deacon
Date:
19 May 1852
Source of text:
Vassar College
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel13786

From:
Richard Grenville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0136; Reel 1087
Summary:

Learned that Treasury minutes have not yet been read to Parliament. Will incorporate JH's amendments into these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolph C. Petersen
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.374 & 23.123
Summary:

Is concerned about the possibility that the observatory at Altona will be discontinued or moved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Matthew] Marshall from Bank [of England] indicates that great demand for gold coins will continue. Mint will be expected to increase deliveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.118 (C: RS:HS 25.9.74)
Summary:

Will speak to the Duke [of Northumberland, Algernon Percy] at the earliest opportunity and encloses a draft note to Adolph Petersen at Altona [see RS's 1852-5-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC1295

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
George Bentham
Date:
19 May 1852
Source of text:
JDH/2/3/2 f.69, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

Herschel14522

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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