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From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
11 February 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/126, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[15 February 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/39 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0269; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Proposes priorities for allocating £1000 granted to R.S.L. by government. Disagrees with RM and Edward Sabine; R.S.L. should not assume responsibility for observatory or any other permanent institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1 March 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/127, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
2 March 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/128, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[4 March 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/40
Summary:

Has been requested to serve on committee on R.S.L. government grant [see JH's 1850-2-15] and to draw up report to council for adoption on next day. JH declines request but offers opinions, suggestions, and a resolution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[14 March 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/41 (ACCS: TxU:H/M-0151.2; Reel 1087)
Summary:

Has received report of R.S.L. grant committee, noting that it did not adopt three of his recommendations. Asks questions. Is glad that RM and Charles Babbage are again on friendly terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
16 March 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/129, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[16 March 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/42 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0270; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Thanks for clarifications on grant comments [see JH's 1850-3-14]. JH's work is plentiful and time is short, so wishes not to undertake public projects, like working on R.S.L. grant committee. Received RM's enclosure regarding Russian Academy. Has heard nothing about medal committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 523/6
Summary:

Requests copy of RM's lecture on distribution of gold, and further information on value of it and silver. Asks specific questions about Russian gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[21 March 1852]
Source of text:
Univ. of Witwatersrand
Summary:

Gives RM a letter from Charles Bell [see Bell's 1851-10-28] on a geological map and collection prepared by Andrew Bain. Suggests the British Museum might wish to purchase Bain's collection of fossils.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[18? July] 1852
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 523/6
Summary:

Interested in RM's statements on various subjects, including gold diggings and the 'declension of California Produce.'[?]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/43
Summary:

Cannot introduce a Mr. Grant to overly 'pressed' Mint assayers. Will help Grant as far as possible, but returns 'excellent' testimonials, having no part in 'manning' possible Australian mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[31 May 1854]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.2522, f.43
Summary:

Sending an account of a 'certain Dr [David] Livingstone.' JH agrees with Thomas Maclear that Livingstone deserves encouragement. Has received RM's testimonial on behalf of [Frederick] McCoy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.126
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion about distribution of government fund for advancement of science handed over to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1856-2-11 or later]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.127
Summary:

Thanks for resolutions regarding distribution of government aid, particularly JH's dwelling on good example of B.A.A.S. Discusses proceedings of distribution committee meeting. [Marked 'Private'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.128
Summary:

Describes proceedings of government aid distribution committee meeting. JH's letter was so well-received JH was elected committee member. Asks JH to write example-illustrated report of resolutions and to be committee's orator.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.129
Summary:

Discusses JH's resolution regarding distribution of government grants, which Committee adopted but R.S.L. Council opposed. Relays in great detail proceedings and decisions of meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[18 March 1857]
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

JH's health is improving. Sends a portion of a letter from Thomas Maclear regarding Dr. [David] Livingstone's observations. Suggests the portion be read at the Geographical Society. Asks RM to invite Livingstone to visit JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.418
Summary:

Will JH add his signature to the slip to add to the memorial to prevent the Natural History collections being removed from the British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[25 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.419
Summary:

Sending details of his idea for a new projection of the sphere. If printed will need the maps re-engraved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project