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Herschel2488

From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1867?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.341
Summary:

Has decided to accept papers treating of new researches. These will be inserted prominently in journal [Quarterly Journal of Science]. Would be happy to hear from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2590

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1867 or after]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.518
Summary:

Discusses displaying solar autographs to the best advantage. Invites JH's son Alexander to read his meteor paper at the Cambridge Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2591

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.489
Summary:

Discusses Aristotle's and Richard Whately's descriptions of the sensitivity of the eye's lateral areas. Asks JH to review cover sheet and opine whether the predictions described are miracles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2432

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.285
Summary:

Sends copy of B.A.A.S. resolution regarding telescope in India. ES and R.S.L. colleagues agree to take no further steps in matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2593

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.491
Summary:

Dr. [Edward] Goulburn, not WS, is Dean of Norwich. Is trying to refute the position of David Hume that miracles are violations of nature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10592

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.470
Summary:

Has arranged for JH to receive a couple of plants of Fitzroya Patagonia. Hopes that the inclement weather has caused no distress.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11304

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.208
Summary:

Has received the R.A.S.M.N. containing the article on the movements of the asteroids. Has addressed a letter on the subject to the Moniteur universel and would be glad of JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4916

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.304 (C: RGO 6.381.448)
Summary:

Thanking him for lecture papers. Has sent his paper on partial differential equations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9541

From:
Camille Flammarion
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.270
Summary:

Sending the first volume of a new series on astronomy entitled Studies and Lectures.... Is continuing his work in the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5880

From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1867-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.6
Summary:

Regarding the work of Emmanuel Liais (astronomer).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6658

From:
Christopher Cooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.361
Summary:

Regarding the doubtful actions of a Lieut. R. J. Morrison falsely obtaining names purporting to support his scheme for observations. Intends to lay the matter before William Parsons [3rd Earl of Rosse].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11306

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.211
Summary:

Sends an extract from JH's letter, which has been printed in the Moniteur.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6659

From:
Christopher Cooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.362
Summary:

Thanks for his prompt reply to his query about Lieut. R. J. Morrison. He has discovered the horoscope of Edmond Halley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6685

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.3
Summary:

Has not had time until now to carry out experiments on 'the central spot' as seen in photographs as related in JH's last letter. His recent trials with various lenses have verified JH's theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6687

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.5
Summary:

Regarding various types of glass for lenses. Will make two of JH's reading glasses if he will send details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6689

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.7
Summary:

Thanks for letter and details of his paper in the R.S.P.T. Wishes there was an index of authors and subjects for students. Theories regarding the action of light on glass. Has interested Messrs. Chance in his theories. Gives reasons why he wants a reading glass of 3 1/2 inches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7749

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1867]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 14/1.192 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Council on Education requests loan of several portraits owned by JH for use in Second National Portrait Exhibition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6378

From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.143
Summary:

Would be grateful if he would inform him where his paper on concert pitch is published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4418

From:
W[illiam] Cave Thomas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.433
Summary:

Discusses matters of aesthetics; praises JH's ideas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6367

From:
C. H. D. Buys Ballot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.132
Summary:

Is honored that JH should have noticed one of his articles. Quotes further articles, which may be of interest. Regarding JH's views on air and his own theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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