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Herschel12993

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[1855-6 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0406; Reel 1055
Summary:

Transfer of annuity to Mrs. Baldwin from JH's account as executor for Thomas Baldwin. Julia and Constance [Herschel] doing well at Anstey Cottage. News of [Isabella] is not good. Margaret had bad time but is now comfortable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13545

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
A. J. Stotherd
Date:
[5 June 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0767; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH has no knowledge of government's plan to issue Benedetto Pistrucci's Waterloo medallion to public.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[16 June 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0449; Reel 1055
Summary:

Thanks for report of JS's position. [Lucy?] is at Mr. Buillier's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel652

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1855]
Source of text:
JHS 1.44
Summary:

Writes to JH with family news, because JH's wife, Margaret, is ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[2 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.156
Summary:

Thanks WS for 'kind expressions on my behalf.' Believes these may be the last words he may write.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 July 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.336.52
Summary:

Has had a letter from Melbourne University, with instructions to transfer all the money to Melbourne's agent in London [see GA's 1855-5-30]; JH is slowly recovering.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13541

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[29 July 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.5; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for ER's help in obtaining appointment for Duncan Stewart. JH has been unable to stand up for five months; must write in supine position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7031

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.157
Summary:

Expresses great sorrow at the death of Richard Sheepshanks; JH has been ill for many months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8518

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jean Baptiste Elie de Beaumont
Date:
[24 August 1855]
Source of text:
Académie des sciences (Paris)
Summary:

Expresses elation and gratitude at JH's election as a foreign associate of the Académie des sciences. Is especially honored because JH has been elected in succession to C. F. Gauss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12581

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[31 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.158
Summary:

Is trying to arrange for a group of those interested to examine a glass disc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6820

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[26 September 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.159
Summary:

Thanks for engraving of Saturn; comments on other aspects of observing that planet. JH notes he is confined to a wheelchair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 September 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.336.55
Summary:

Further instructions from Melbourne about the transfer of funds [see JH's 1855-7-8]; will be happy to get rid of this problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Nash
Date:
27 September [1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0282; Reel 1054
Summary:

Attests to JN's competence at Mint and in superintending copper coinage at Birmingham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel332

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[31 October 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.12.185
Summary:

Encourages GA to make requests to ensure that the Royal Observatory instruments are first rate [see GA's 1855-10-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
1855-11
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0450; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reports death of [Richard Jones]. John Herschel (son) returned from Scotland and goes to Addiscombe Thursday. 'Our governors' have a mess to deal with. Margaret is still weak. What is usual fee for London surgeon?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.160
Summary:

Comments on Francis Baily's travel writings and on Richard Sheepshanks's epitaph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5721

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Achille Brachet
Date:
[15 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.212 & 23.161
Summary:

Answer to his queries on telescopes and rays of light. Is sorry he rejects Joseph Fraunhofer's fixed lenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13038

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[17 November 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0451; Reel 1055
Summary:

Many cases of disease in Hawkhurst parish. JH's children are scattered. JH and Margaret Herschel are regaining strength. James [?] is ill with fatal stomach disorder.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7038

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[5 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.162
Summary:

On AD's note on Richard Sheepshanks's writing on the standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9029

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Peter Brougham
Date:
[5 December 1855]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London Brougham
Summary:

Expresses thanks and praise for HB's Analytical View of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia [London, 1855].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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