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Herschel2476

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.330
Summary:

Returns polar maps. Advises on methods of map projection, favoring polar projection. Working on new maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2945

From:
Henri Victor Regnault
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.320
Summary:

Discusses his itinerary for the British Isles. Gives address where he may be reached. Wishes to visit JH at Collingwood. Congratulates JH on his improved health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7335

From:
Jean Baptiste André Dumas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857-1]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.511
Summary:

Discusses an edition of Antoine Lavoisier's works [3 vols., 1862-65] edited by JD. Comments on the edition and on the arrangements for JH receiving it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7675

From:
Sophia Beck
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.7 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

All is well. Hope JH hears 'good accounts from India.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4614

From:
W. G. Penny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.153
Summary:

Sends a copy of his Astronomical Investigations. Claims there is an 'inequality in the motions of Mars and the Earth.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2219

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.463
Summary:

Sends information concerning India in response to letter of JH's son. [Sir Charles Edward] Trevelyan has printed such information occasionally. Many do not see the importance of India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6612

From:
W. B. Clegram
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 January [1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.349
Summary:

J. C. Symons is spreading locally false theories about the rotation of the moon. Would like JH's views on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7058

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.293
Summary:

Thanks for the magic square, which he is now returning. Seems no end to the possibilities of such squares.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12451

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.307
Summary:

About the state of GP's health, and plans for a vacation

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7290

From:
G. F. Daniell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.469
Summary:

Forwarding a copy of a letter written by GD's father in which he quotes from JH's writings. Is grateful for the tribute he paid to his father at the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4562

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.301
Summary:

Asks JH to recommend C. P. Smyth for R.S.L. fellowship. Will avoid R.S.L. meetings due to declining health. Considers a second edition of Cycle of Celestial Objects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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