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Herschel3847

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1842]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Promises in her next letter to comment about JH's 'chrysotype' photographic process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9245

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.2
Summary:

Has been unable to make many readings with the actinometer. Is expecting some irregular readings with the magnetometers. Survey of South Africa appears very distant. Relates recent events in Natal and with the Boers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4434

From:
Benjamin Peirce
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.151
Summary:

Sends Joseph Cranch to consult with JH over an equatorial telescope for Harvard College Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2452

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 August [1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.306
Summary:

Magnetic survey of Austrian dominions to be undertaken. Sending portable apparatus for survey in Mediterranean along with instructions from [Charles] Riddell. Completed sea observations for R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10555

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 August [1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.432
Summary:

Compliments JH's translation (1842) of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Is going to Scotland, then Switzerland. Has seen enough of America.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10709

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.66
Summary:

Recounts details of his recent visit to England. Recent astronomical observations. Has JH heard from C. K. J. Bunsen about his award?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11373

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.281
Summary:

Thinks it necessary to revise the instructions for the magnetic observations. Makes some suggestions for the Report of the Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4717

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.106 (C: RGO 6.368.655)
Summary:

Returning packet of papers on magnetism. Encloses copy of a letter he has sent to Edward Sabine. Has seen the recent eclipse of the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6099

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.226
Summary:

Further remarks concerning the recent eclipse and his own and G. B. Airy's papers on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6101

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.228
Summary:

Has read G. B. Airy's paper on the eclipse. Would JH send on FB's remarks on the eclipse to Airy. Comments on the phenomenon of the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1669

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.155
Summary:

Note accompanying a work detailing the study of voltaic circuits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2275

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.146
Summary:

Asks JH to consult [C. F.] Gauss concerning magnetical instructions. [Charles] Wilkes made mistake in distinguishing Balleny's[?] Land from 'American discoveries.' This has caused dispute.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4718

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.108 (C: RGO 6.675.330)
Summary:

Encloses copy of a letter written to Edward Sabine. Wants instruments of quicker vibration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11375

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.283
Summary:

Has just received JH's circular. Was not fully aware of the labor involved in drawing up the Report of the Council. Needs a new edition of the part concerning the fixed observatories. Outlines method for new edition. Sabine should be responsible for the material on Magnetic Surveys.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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