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From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.200
Summary:

Has heard that he is now residing at Collingwood and sends two papers for his perusal. Is the sketch correct? Also encloses two specimen pages of his forthcoming catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.201
Summary:

Mr. Grant has just given him JH's note. Regarding Col. Parres's [?] helioscope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.202
Summary:

Methods of taking photographs of the sun to a smaller scale, at Kew. This should be made the exclusive duty of one person.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.203
Summary:

Did not expect to see U. J. J. LeVerrier's prediction of an inferior planet verified so soon. Observations of E. M. Lescarbault meritorious. Is writing to Charles Tennant and W. R. Birt to join in the observations of the planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.204
Summary:

Capt. W. S. Jacob has supplied him with enclosed letter as a basis for the Committee to work on. Would like his opinion on the scheme. Hopes Poonah will be the base for new observations. Size and quality of the Kew solar photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Christopher Carrington
Date:
[25 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.205 & 23.254
Summary:

On the desirability of one good observatory in India. Thinks Poonah would be the best site. Time not suitable to press for this establishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.206
Summary:

Is thinking of applying for the position of Observer at the Radcliffe Observatory and would like JH's support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.207
Summary:

Agrees with what he proposes to express to the Radcliffe Trustees. Capt. W. S. Jacob has retired to this country from India and will also give him his support. Gives address of the secretary of the Radcliffe Trustees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.208
Summary:

[Frederick] Howlett's additional drawings have been revised and placed with the first ones. Reminded editor they should be noticed. Perhaps JH would inform S. B. Howlett that the Society appreciates the drawings. Is about to examine C. J. G. Pastorff's manuscript.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.209
Summary:

Queries regarding C. J. G. Pastorff's observations. Believes author is now dead, but can he inform him concerning his mode of observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.210
Summary:

The Council of the R.A.S. will be pleased to receive any further drawings of S. B. Howlett, but will not undertake to publish them owing to the expense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.211
Summary:

Answer to JH's query concerning the drawings of S. B. Howlett. Thanks for his information regarding C. J. G. Pastorff.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project