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HENSLOW-998

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
J. D. Hooker
Date:
8 December 1852
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library Add 9537.2.13
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel14539

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.44; Reel 1093
Summary:

Order for 'Return of Coin' melted by Bank [of England] was sent to Bank's governor [Thomson Hankey] and deputy governor. Congratulates JH on [marriage of daughter Caroline to son of next prime minister, [George Hamilton-Gordon,] Lord Aberdeen].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14032

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter containing extraordinary proceedings relative to copper coinage for Ireland. Will send check for weekly wages to JH for signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2604

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Christian Friedrich Schoenbein
Date:
9 December 1852
Source of text:
UB MS NS 404
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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HENSLOW-368

From:
Charles Roach Smith
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
9 December 1852
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 319
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel14033

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gave Mr. Baxter's letter to H. W. Field, so Field may return relics. Forwards letter from J. W. Morrison to JH. Advises JH not to recommend machinery for Sydney branch mint unless Treasury asks JH to do so. Congratulations on wedding of JH's daughter Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11476

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.389
Summary:

Lady Lubbock has received a letter from a friend of JH's and it seems desirable that JH should know the contents. Can only communicate it verbally. Sends their congratulations on the forthcoming marriage of Miss Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13436

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0670; Reel 1089
Summary:

Embarrassed that JH's servant sent away messenger who brought papers for JH's signature. Does not consider Mint to be bound by Ralph Heaton's terms for copper coinage. JH prefers contract with Heaton similar to former contract with Boulton & Watt. Dies should be supplied by Mint, not made by contractor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3086

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.251
Summary:

Lists volumes for JH sent to R.S.L. One includes observations of transit instrument of 1836-1839. Also follow-up on climate of Belgium. Thanks for wonderful reception in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2605

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Edward Solly
Date:
11 December 1852
Source of text:
SI D MS 554A
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel14034

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan wants JH to meet with governor of Bank of England. Congratulations on success of JH's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001500

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
14 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/19/103, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel14540

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.45; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness will meet with governor and deputy governor of Bank [of England] at three today in Treasury office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10483

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.361
Summary:

Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0692

From:
John Tyndall
To:
William Francis
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
27/22, RDS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

RS-MM-000746

From:
William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse
To:
Lord Rosse
Date:
15 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/12/66, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
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Faraday2606

From:
Jacob Herbert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
16 December 1852
Source of text:
GL MS 30108/2/64.3
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

DCP-LETT-1493

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Augustin Hubert de Bosquet
Date:
17 Dec [1852]
Source of text:
Ripon College, Lane Library
Summary:

At request of Edward Forbes sends vol. 1 of Living Cirripedia and vol. 1 of Fossil Cirripedia.

Calls attention to sexual relations of Ibla and Scalpellum.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel11798

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.158
Summary:

The Australian ship carrying the gold for England has visited the Cape. Many of the Cape people have moved to Australia. Comments on the gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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