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Herschel2926

From:
Christian Andreas Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.179
Summary:

Mentions his stay at Pulkowa Observatory in 1844 and 1845. Refers to [Alexander von] Humboldt's Kosmos. Discusses a function of prisms in telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13698

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.23; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet 4 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13831

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0178; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes second edition of AE's phonetic Latinis alphabet, referred to by JH in Admiralty Manual. Sent copy to C. K. J. Bunsen. This will be discussed at Society of Arts's Education Exhibition on 31 July. Encloses printed circular. Hopes JH will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13320

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
24 [July] 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Draws attention to expenses for WH's education at Haileybury College. Urges use of regular system of accounts. JH sent request for extension of J. F. L. P. Maclear's leave from ship Castor. Assumes that W. H. B. Hamilton is still secretary to Admiralty. Hopes WH, Maclear, and [William] Waterfield will avoid mischief. How is WH's 'broken back'?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0649

From:
John Tyndall
To:
William Francis
Date:
25th July
Source of text:
27/12, RDS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel14008

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Happy to hear that JH settled difficulties with [W. T.] Brande. Talents of W. H. Barton and Charles Elouis. Reward for R. F. Suft. Advises exchanging Mr. Cumberland for more useful clerk from some other public office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10479

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.357
Summary:

Regrets the trouble JH has been caused, but it was due to the non-arrival of his letter. Cannot claim fellowship of the R.S.L. as he did not attend any of the meetings following his election. Gives a list of his planetary discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.21; Reel 1055
Summary:

Crisis averted. W. T. Brande [Senior] withdrew letter of resignation submitted by his son F. R. Brande, who went away to country to calm down.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13321

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.8; Reel 1053
Summary:

Major fire in Refinery last night. Forwarded letter from Miss Meyer to MH. Used Mr. Love's help for unpleasant task. Glad that J. F. L. P. Maclear enjoys his naval profession. How is son William's back?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1484F

From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 July 1852
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/2)
Summary:

Explains the effects of the falling prices of wheat and cattle on the rents from CD’s and his sister Susan Elizabeth Darwin’s farms.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Faraday2552

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
George Grove
Date:
27 July 1852
Source of text:
Royal Society of Chemistry MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel13295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
27] July [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.17; Reel 1053
Summary:

Encloses note from W. H. B. Hamilton. Request for extension of leave for J. F. L. P. Maclear should go to captain of Meander, but JH does not know where it is, so JH wrote to captain of Victory. If Maclear receives no word by tomorrow, tell him to report to commanding officer to whom he thinks he is assigned. Problems arranging instructions in assaying for Mr. Wooley. JH and assay master H. W. Field are not on good terms. More likely that Thomas Graham and [W. A.] Miller will permit a visitor, but neither has time to train apprentices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14530

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.35; Reel 1093
Summary:

Introduces Deputy Assistant Commissary General Bower, who wishes to learn minting processes before leaving for Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1179

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0003; Reel 1054
Summary:

Points out deviations from policies recommended in 1848 by Mint Commission. Supports consolidation of supervisory positions. Protests C. E. Trevelyan's idea that JH's scientific pursuits in spare time as Master of Mint must be directed to public projects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1484G

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
29 July [1852]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/3)
Summary:

Thanks JH for his exposition of the effects of falling grain and lifestock prices on farm income.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13844

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope
Date:
30 July [1852]
Source of text:
Archives of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Harvard University (bMs 7.10.3 (1))
Summary:

Declines invitation to Chevening [Lord Stanhope’s residence].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1484H

From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
31 July 1852
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/5)
Summary:

Asks for more information about CD’s idea of a ‘more permanent arrangement’ with his tenant.

Explains the drawback of a lease or a corn rent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Faraday2553

From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
31 July 1852
Source of text:
RI MS Conybeare Album, f.30
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel2367

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[31 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.114
Summary:

Stopped compilation of comet orbits because it had already been done. Would provide money from donation fund to distribute copies of this information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[31 July 1852]
Source of text:
WT 68134.2
Summary:

A note accompanying a repayment of expenses incurred on behalf of some of JH's children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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