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Herschel9569

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.320
Summary:

Asks for details of several actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5898

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joanna Baillie
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.321
Summary:

Surprised that JB sees theological doctrines in JH's astronomical observations.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel10255

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
W. Herschel Griesbach
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.140a
Summary:

Sends £5 note. This is all he can spare. Has no recollection of ever meeting him and their relationship is very remote. Wishes a speedy improvement in his prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5902

From:
Joanna Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 June [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.25
Summary:

Thanking him for his letter in answer to hers on theological doctrine and its relation to JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3485

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[R.S.L. Council]
Date:
[25 June 1847]
Source of text:
RR.1.42
Summary:

Reports on and recommends for publication experiments in paper [see RSPT, 137 (1847), 253-] by [A. F. J.] Claudet on effect of solar radiation on silver plate's mercury deposit, but questions conclusion about triplicity of photographic action.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1965

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[25 June 1847]
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/2
Summary:

JH has arranged for U. J. J. Leverrier, J. C. Adams, and Wilhelm Struve to visit JH together at Collingwood. JH is writing to invite JL to join them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2932

From:
C. A. von Steinheil
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.7
Summary:

Tells JH that his invitation to visit came too late. Regrets deeply not having the opportunity to meet, but expects to do so next year. Hopes to present two works to JH at that time. Mentions working with the talented P. L. Seidel, his assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2933

From:
C. A. von Steinheil
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.8
Summary:

Tells JH of [P. L. von] Seidel's success in comparing luminosity of stars by means of a photometer. The results match those of JH. Sends JH a copy requesting that the form be ignored and it be communicated to the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12445

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.302
Summary:

A resolution passed by members of the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford urges the publication of William Herschel's papers in one volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3725

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[28 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.68 (C: RS:HS 25.9.43)
Summary:

Asks RS to check the background of Samuel B. Lamb, who wants to lease JH's house at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6967

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.237
Summary:

Will send his man to C. R. Weld. F. W. Bessel will be in good time for council. Is glad he is on the last chapter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3726

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.69
Summary:

Responds to JH's request [1847-6-28] that RS inquire about Samuel B. Lamb. Has visited [W. R.] Dawes and his telescope; thinks he will be productive. Lefevre [George Shaw-Lefevre?] has started for the university, adding 'what chance he has of success I can't guess.' On JH's contacts with Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel555

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Sheepshanks]
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.356.158
Summary:

Is still working on the obituary of F. W. Bessel; JH will not be at the R.A.S. anniversary dinner; comments on the usage of various fixed points for producing standard thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7431

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.1; Reel 9
Summary:

As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7432

From:
James Hayday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Has not yet received copies [of JH's Cape Results] from Smith, Elder & Co. [Algernon Percy,] Duke of Northumberland called to discuss binding but made no decisions. Awaiting JH's instructions by return post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12446

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[30 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.303 & 22.322
Summary:

Replying to GP's 1847-6-28, is worried about the amount of time that will be required of JH in preparing a suitable biography; does not want it to interfere with other work on hand.

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