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Herschel11286

From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.189
Summary:

Is applying for a Government pension and would value a supporting testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4811

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.200 (C: RGO 6.160.29)
Summary:

Regarding the reinstatement of the zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4812

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.201 (C: RGO 6.160.30)
Summary:

Further information on the zenith tube. Description of a zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6698

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 May [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.15
Summary:

Sends his manuscript. P.O. has been unable to trace the missing parcel. Comments on J. B. Elie de Beaumont's method of measuring lava streams; emphasizes the importance of repeated observations. Would like copies of the manual when completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11311

From:
Henry Liddell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.216
Summary:

Sends copy of the rules of the Institute. At a Special General meeting JH was elected president. This is subject to JH's approval. Would like him to be present at the opening of the new Institute on the 25th of the next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10325

From:
William A. Baillie- Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.207
Summary:

The Manual appears to have lost time. Outlines the general form to be taken, but leaves the details to JH. Size might be related to Alexander von Humboldt's Kosmos volume. Returns to the Admiralty next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6981

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.245
Summary:

Returns the papers of John Forbes (on mathematical subject) and comments on them. Suggests what the R.S.L. should do in such cases.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6541

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.290
Summary:

'Thetis' has yet to be discovered. Discusses names for new planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6695

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.12
Summary:

As JH is interested in colors he sends him details of the color changes that the genus Ibla undergoes. Will send him a specimen if desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5660

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.149
Summary:

Is returning the letters sent him by JH. Regarding Francesco de Vico and the instruments belonging to the Roman College and [Richard?] Taylor's letter concerning them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4619

From:
John Couch Adams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.3
Summary:

Regarding the elements of Uranus and Neptune, and Alexis Bouvard's 'Elements of Uranus.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11287

From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.190
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which she has forwarded with others to Lord John Russell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11041

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.381
Summary:

Presumes they are at Adam Sedgwick's. Supposes they will come to Broxbourne by the 11 o'clock train from Norwich and will arrange for it to be met. Expects a new theory of the earth's crust from JH. Mrs. Jeff[re]y is seriously ill, which delays the Jeff[re]ys at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9682

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.32
Summary:

Has been extracting some paragraphs from JH's Cape Results for Taylor's Philosophical Magazine. Hopes he approves. Unable to get to the last meeting of the Astronomical.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14586

From:
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0557; Reel 1093
Summary:

Objects to appointment of G. B. Airy as sole referee in determining contract for making Great Clock at Westminster Palace. Forwards copies of letters and papers that demonstrate Airy's prejudice and ill will toward BV and Mr. Whitehurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12534

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.404
Summary:

Uses the barometer for measuring both vertical and horizontal distances, and believes the rotation of cyclones may be connected to the sunspot activity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13746

From:
[Sir] Francis Ronalds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Urges JH to persuade B.A.A.S. to hire W. R. Birt to continue observations at Kew.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5520

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.10
Summary:

Regarding his own publication on hydrography and welcoming any suggestion from JH on various points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10326

From:
William A. Baillie- Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.208
Summary:

Acknowledges the receipt of his letter, together with the preface and list of contents for the Admiralty Manual. Comments on this. Will arrange for copies to be sent to those designated. Admiralty is grateful for JH's work on the manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13745

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Francis Ronalds stated that observations at Kew Observatory may be discontinued by B.A.A.S. for budget reasons. WB volunteers to supervise observations at no additional cost. Hopes JH has recovered from influenza.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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