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Herschel2628

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.511
Summary:

Thanks JH for the drawings. Will send new solar autographs showing macula. Is working on the autographic series of the activity of the sun during its 11 year period.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7234

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.415
Summary:

Is creeping along slowly like Alcuin's snail. Curvers are very curious. Informs him where there is an account of Coca. Comments on this as a tonic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6407

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.172
Summary:

Has had a visit from Alick (JH's son Alexander) and his friends. Sends her latest photograph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10803

From:
Edward Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 June [1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.158
Summary:

Has been intending to write to inform him of the successful meeting on Friday, but the four day holiday has caused extra work. JH's consent to preside provided extra stimulus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6256

From:
Joseph Gurney Barclay
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.17
Summary:

Is grateful for his observations on the Leyton work. Will go through them and let him know the answers later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4527

From:
Charles George Talmage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.426
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's comparison of Barclay Observatory results with those of other observatories. Sends more observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6866

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.172
Summary:

Would like to incorporate JH's suggestions in his paper and he has revised the numbers. Made an attempt to photograph the moon while totally eclipsed, but was unsuccessful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8122

From:
George Frederick Watts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.388
Summary:

Please send GW information about a wondrous coca [cocaine] reported by Mrs. Gordon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8737

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.127
Summary:

Asks JH's advice on whether a method devised by RP of charting bright stars in isographic projections based on star gauges seems best. Describes the method and urges that the charts will produce useful suggestions about the distribution of stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12161

From:
Thomas Marsden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.19
Summary:

Sending a work intended for publication on the common force of the universe. Would be glad of JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8123

From:
George Frederick Watts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.389
Summary:

Thanks for prompt response and JH's sharing such a scarce commodity [cocaine; see GW's 1870-7-22]. Hopes it will heal depression that interferes with GW's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel277

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1870]
Source of text:
RGO 6.6.109
Summary:

About a title change for the Astronomer Royal's chief assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4934

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.323 (C: RGO 6.382.353)
Summary:

Regarding GA's proposed visit to Hawkhurst. Is losing the services of his first assistant. Book on magnetism almost printed. Is revising his article on sound. Is trying out a water telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6466

From:
Arthur Cayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.234
Summary:

Sends the mss. and two copies of the proof for JH to check. Queries one point. Please return papers to him when they have been checked.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8739

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.128
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on planned chart; explains method of dealing with unguaged areas. RP has adopted a somewhat different method of charting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10247

From:
Frances Annie Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.133
Summary:

Wishes to take up a theatrical position at Aberdeen, and would be grateful for any financial assistance. Has already received £5 from the Queen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12387

From:
W. Paterson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.244
Summary:

Is working on what he hopes will be the true theory of the earth, but would like advice from an astronomer on one point. Believes JH has been asked this question before, according to Charles Lyell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10248

From:
Frances Annie Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.134
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's assistance. Is now residing in Aberdeen but still in financial difficulties so would be pleased with any assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6277

From:
Emily Alston Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.38
Summary:

Relating the dire condition of Dr. C. T. Beke and requesting financial assistance from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10650

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.24
Summary:

Intends bringing the subject of sunspots before the B.A.A.S. next September and would therefore like JH's views on whether in his opinion these spots are mechanical or magnetic. Also any other comments would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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