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Herschel10458

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.336
Summary:

Has discovered another member of the group of planets between Mars and Jupiter. Gives readings. May be the lost planet of Niccolo Cacciatore.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7511

From:
John Couch Adams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.28; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks for [Cape Results] and copy of JH's portrait. Attributes JA's passion for astronomy to JH's influence. Recalls happy visit to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7512

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.29; Reel 9
Summary:

Received Cape Results. Compliments JH's industry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7513

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14?] August [1847
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.30; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude on behalf of Institution for receipt of [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11243

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.134
Summary:

Grateful for JH's Cape observations. Has nothing new to report on the ring of Neptune. Has been troubled with dew on his prism, but has now succeeded in overcoming this difficulty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7435

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Bookbinder is inserting epigraphs into selected copies [of JH's Cape Results] for distribution Monday to addresses in London. Took liberty to include four copies for members of Royal Society in Edinburgh. Waiting for JH's instructions for dispatch to Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7514

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.31; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7759

From:
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 14/3.7.3 verso; Reel 11
Summary:

Sends Parliament papers relating to clock proposed for tower of Westminster Palace. Asks JH to comment on letters from G. B. Airy to [Stratford] Canning and to [E. J.] Dent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2335

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.206
Summary:

Sent new actinometers and thermometers to various observatories along with JH's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10460

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.338
Summary:

Giving the details of his planetary discovery. Likes JH's name, but several more have been suggested. K. L. Hencke may have observed the new planet, but sees no reason why it should not have an English name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9290

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.44
Summary:

Encloses Thomas Longman's letter. Is very pleased that JH is undertaking the great work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3084

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.249
Summary:

Thanks JH for introducing him to Robert Kane. Hears that JH will publish Cape results. Impatient to see them. Mentions JH's philosophical work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10665

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.38
Summary:

Was pleased to see one of JH's letters with his mail that morning. Recalls his first meeting with JH. Has arranged for JH's name to be added to those who receive free copies of the Journal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7515

From:
James Challis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.32; Reel 9
Summary:

Observatory received Cape Results. Congratulates JH on completing project. Keeping busy with 'new Planets.' Gives credit to J. R. Hind for diligent searching [for Iris].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5370

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.317
Summary:

Remarks on JH's Southern astronomy volume [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7497

From:
Count [Frederik] Reventlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.14; Reel 9
Summary:

Will forward copies of JH's Cape Results to recipients in Denmark.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7581

From:
James Cosmo Melvill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.98; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for copy of JH's Cape Results received by HEIC library. Will forward copies to HEIC observatories in Madras and Bombay and to library of Asiatic Society of Bengal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7567

From:
Phillipe Jarnac
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.84; Reel 9
Summary:

Will distribute copies [of JH's Cape Results] if JH will forward them to French embassy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7516

From:
Temple Chevallier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.33; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks from curators of Durham Observatory for Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7576

From:
Count [Gerrit] Schimmelpenninck
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.93; Reel 9
Summary:

Will forward copies of JH's Cape Results to Netherlands on Sunday, if received at embassy by tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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