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Herschel12165

From:
Peter Martyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.23
Summary:

Is now reading JH's article on Light in the May number of Good Words. Gives his own physiological and phrenological cause of color blindness and cites an example in the Rev. F. Drew.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7180

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.379
Summary:

W. R. Hamilton and W. H. Smyth are dead. Corresponded with Hamilton for 30 years though only met him once. Has before him the proofs of his own paper on the origin of the + and - signs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3908

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1865]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Friction between Eastern Province and Western Province in Parliament causes delay in J. S. Parlby case.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3376

From:
James Syme
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.253
Summary:

Discusses several causes of light disturbing aim in rifle-shooting. Hopes JH will be able to enlighten JS and others on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4408

From:
Ellen Toynbee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.441
Summary:

Expresses gratitude over JH's sympathy for ET's father's death. Describes his last days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8389

From:
William Edwin Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.274
Summary:

On behalf of WH's mother, thanks JH for condolences on death of WH's father, W. R. Hamilton. Recalls boyhood visits to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7183

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.380
Summary:

Has no information about H. T. Colebrooke. Has been corresponding with T. B. [?] Macaulay (1st Baron Macaulay) regarding the marriage of Isaac Newton's niece. Has JH heard the story of George III and his madness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7184

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.381
Summary:

Regarding the story of George III and his reason for addressing Parliament in this way. Pleased to hear the stove is to be removed. Great need for a weather theory. Regarding the identities of the Thomas Streets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6804

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.121
Summary:

Is pleased to hear of the forthcoming marriage of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia]. Was shocked to hear of the sudden death of his neighbor Admiral W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10841

From:
Thomas Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.192
Summary:

The Directors of the Andersonian University (Glasgow) have made a mistake in not appointing JH's son [Alexander]. What is his son doing now as they would like him to lecture.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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