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Herschel7495

From:
James Constantine Adamson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks for personal copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9305

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 January [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.59
Summary:

[George] Peacock asks for more time for his review. Enough science in vol. 2 to tempt JH. JH should be the new editor for Brown. Will send Alexander von Humboldt a copy of the review unless he thinks it should come from the author and not the editors. Returns to Haileybury on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3167

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.144a
Summary:

Requests letter ascertaining William Mann's competence, assuring his hiring as astronomer at Madras.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1576

From:
Anne Elise Knipping
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 January [1848?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0320
Summary:

Writes of the death of JH's aunt Caroline. Is happy that Caroline is at rest. Describes funeral. Deals with some matters related to servants and other business matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7496

From:
James Constantine Adamson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.13; Reel 9
Summary:

Expresses gratitude from Council of Directors for library copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11779

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.139
Summary:

Illness in the family has prevented him from acknowledging JH's splendid work, which arrived some weeks ago. Is grateful for JH's appreciation of TM's work. Wife has been very ill. C. F. H. Ludwig has died. H. G. W. Smith has said there must be a Botanic Garden at the Cape. New treaty regarding Kaffir land may increase the chance of peace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5479

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.380 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Cannot find any record of his having written. Is sending an official request from the Admiralty for JH to superintend the dome of the Cape telescope. Advice regarding his overpayment of money to the Astronomer Royal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14588

From:
Henry George Ward
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0559; Reel 1093
Summary:

Permission is granted for JH to order construction of dome for Cape of Good Hope observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5687

From:
Palm Heinrich Ludwig Boguslawski
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.176
Summary:

Letter of condolence after death of Caroline Herschel; comments on Herschel family accomplishments in astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12333

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.190
Summary:

The packet from the Admiralty was not the manuscript; that will follow speedily. Regrets any anxiety caused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1780

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0634.3 (C: RGO 6.9.172)
Summary:

Proposes changes in the buildings at the Royal Observatory to accommodate the shifting of one of the telescopes [see GA's 1848-1-6].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9680

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.30
Summary:

Sending particulars concerning George Everest's Arc of Meridian. Would be glad if they could be returned when he has read them as he intends writing an article on them for Taylor's Journal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11244

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.135
Summary:

Has sent his observations on Saturn and Neptune to the R.A.S. and encloses a copy for JH. Weather has been unsuitable for many observations recently. Has not heard of any observations of a second satellite of Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6968

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.238
Summary:

Enclosing details of the proposed testimonial for meritorious work in astronomy. Would like confirmation of the date of birth of JH's aunt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2343

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.214
Summary:

[S. J. A. Compton,] Lord Northampton will resign as president of R.S.L. ES discusses proposed changes in office of president, and asks JH to consider taking the office under the newly proposed changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6969

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.239
Summary:

The memoir of JH's aunt is forthcoming. Comments on old and new style in calendars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1577

From:
Anne Elise Knipping
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 January [1848?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0321
Summary:

About legal matters related to the death of Aunt Caroline, as well as identifying friends and dignitaries who paid their respects. Deals with bills to be paid, and with the question of a memorial tablet in the church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2344

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.216
Summary:

Sends own article on magnetic surveys at sea. Requests comments. Discusses foreign distribution of star catalogues approved by the council and election of foreign members of R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1781

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0634.4 (C: RGO 6.9.183
Summary:

Responds to a number of JH's concerns about buildings, instruments and printing at the Royal Observatory [see JH's 1848-1-22 & 1847-12-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel317

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.2.155
Summary:

Responds to suggestions by JH [see JH's 1848-1-22]; is worried about giving too much information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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