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Herschel3468

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[10 March 1850]
Source of text:
RS Sa.661-2
Summary:

Thanks to [Francis] Ronalds for supply of paper. Comments on ES's discovery about direction of change in earth's magnetism, relating it to sun's and other electric currents. In this light, discusses auroras. Mentions abolishing of R.S.L. scientific committees and possible successor to John Caldecott.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[15 March 1850]
Source of text:
RS Sa.664
Summary:

Thanks Mrs. Sabine for translation of third volume of Alexander von Humboldt's Kosmos. Admires its author. Questions references in notes. Discusses meeting for Wintringham Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3367

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[22 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS Sa.663
Summary:

Mentions cirrus cloud formations foreshadowing aurora. Is unable to attend R.S.L. committee meetings and concerned that 'outlying' members be able to relay opinions through letters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12956

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[24 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0368; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot attend meeting of grant committee tomorrow. Favors grant to print observations made at Armagh Observatory by T. R. Robinson, but with conditions. Protests any grants to public institutions. Mr. Forbes's proposition is too premature to act on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001093

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
26 June 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/130, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001094

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 May 1851
Source of text:
MM/16/131, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2361

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.107
Summary:

Cannot offer advice regarding geo-magnetism. Suggests ES ask [C. F.] Gauss for assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3470

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS Sa.665
Summary:

Remarks on a correction in manual regarding some fluctuation of heating and cooling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12957

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0369; Reel 1054
Summary:

Disagreement with W. H. Sykes over whether to publish observations by General [Cullen?] that Sykes claims have never been reviewed or read [to R.S.L.]. Encloses copy of JH's reply to Sykes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001129

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
22 January 1852
Source of text:
MM/16/169, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001130

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 January 1852
Source of text:
MM/16/170, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001120

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
6 March 1852
Source of text:
MM/16/160, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

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

RS-MM-001118

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
13 November 1852
Source of text:
MM/16/158, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2368

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[22 May 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.238 (C: RS:HS 23.147)
Summary:

Discusses auroral observation. Will reply to [John] Lefroy's letter soon. Wants grant proposals sent to outlying R.S.L. members for comments. Cannot attend Kew Committee meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8918

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[24 April 1855]
Source of text:
R.A.S.M.N., 15 (1855), 158-9
Summary:

Recommends use of photography to prepare records of sunspot activity. Makes suggestions on how this could be done most effectively.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1595

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[24 June 1856]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS8
Summary:

Comments on a proposed grant to publish T. R. Robinson's Armagh observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2370

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[15 March 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.191
Summary:

Writing article [for Encyclopaedia Britannica] on meteorology. Asks questions regarding work of [H. W.] Dove and [Thomas?] Taylor regarding cyclone and storm theory. Discusses barometric fluctuation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[3 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.241 (C: RS:HS 23.193)
Summary:

Thanks ES for his paper. Sun spot activity should increase in 1857. Discusses his own earlier ideas concerning relationship between sun spots and Aurora Borealis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.195
Summary:

Discusses advantages of different magnetic charts. Grateful for [P.] Plantamour's observations. Satisfied with [J. R.] Wolf's period of 11.11 years for solar spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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