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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Congratulates JH on return to England, his success at the Cape, and his ascension to the baronetcy. Praises JH for his contributions to many areas of science: 'The name of Herschel is ... the most spoken in this century.' Describes eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1834 and his studies of the event. Makes general comments on the progress of science in Italy.
Note accompanying one of AS's publications on South African zoology.
Thanks for more Cape bulbs.
Received JH's note from Belvedere Hotel. Mentions various arrangements regarding JH's European journey, including JH's planned visit to Wilhelm Olbers.
Unless other responsibilities interfere, HS will meet JH in Bremen.
Appears to be an attempt to establish a family connection to JH.
Is making arrangements for JH's visit to WO, during a continental tour by JH.
In compliance with JH's request, HS did not go to Bremen to meet JH. Hopes JH will visit him in Altona and stay at his house.
Has a book on physiology in preparation and would like to dedicate it to JH in recognition of the help he has received from his works.
Please send J. H. Mädler's sketch of fortresses that F. P. Gruithuisen claims to have discovered on moon. Formed another 'moon ball of 12 inches.' Will send piece to JH after he returns to England.
Thanks for his long letter on the climate and vegetation of the Cape. Congratulations on the success of his mission.
Urges JH to attend next Geological Society meeting, meet [Carlo Andrea, Conte de] Pozzo di Borgo, and see RM's new ordnance maps.
Asks if he can publish the finding that the star in Argo is dimming in Astronomische Nachrichten. Questions whether barometric information should be in feet or yards. Asks JH about a publication that HS and [Alexander von] Humboldt are planning.
Urges JH to present to the B.A.A.S. a proposal regarding research in terrestrial magnetism.
Rejoices that JH is in favor of a South Polar expedition. Three years since a memorandum was presented to the government and thinks the B.A.A.S. should now present a further memo. Hopes JH will give it his support.
Has been reading JH's volume on astronomy in the Cabinet Cyclopaedia and would like the answers to a few queries that have arisen. Is interested in double stars and would like a suitable telescope in which to observe them successfully. Gives description of his present telescope.
Charles Babbage believes that RM prevented Babbage from becoming president of B.A.A.S. Denies this. Hopes JH can keep Babbage 'from overloading the cup of misfortune.'
Stating his reasons for his resignation from the presidency of the R.S.L.
Discusses WR's recent work on nature of storms. [Edward] Sabine suggested WR's paper be put into JH's 'Section [at B.A.A.S.] as Meteorology.' Sends copy of work on storms.
Sending copy of a resolution passed by the Birmingham Philosophical Society and requesting JH to let his name be included as an honorary member.