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Herschel2027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Bartholomew Price
Date:
[1 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.58 (C: RS:HS 24.126)
Summary:

Offers solutions to some of the problems in BP's Infinitesimal Calculus about which BP asked [see BP's 1865-10-28]. Raises a problem in probability theory regarding archery targets for BP.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9231

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1865-11]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207122 (C: RS:HS 24.130)
Summary:

Thanks WW for and comments on his suggestions on JH's translation of Book XXIV of Homer's Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6185

From:
Joseph Baxendell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.310
Summary:

Is sending the proofs of his recent communication for his correction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9229

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[3 November 1865]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207119 (C: RS:HS 24.127)
Summary:

Sends Book XXIV of JH's Iliad translation. Pleased with his translation, but worries whether a publisher will take it. JH's daughter Maria enjoyed visiting WW; daughter Amelia arriving soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9228

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.219
Summary:

Delighted by visit from JH's daughter Maria and her new husband. Looks forward to meeting Mr. Prescott [see JH's 1865-10-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5029

From:
Neil Arnott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.410
Summary:

Thanking him for his note. Relates events while in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2546

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[10 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.455 (C: RS:HS 24.128)
Summary:

Asks that AS show JH's son Alexander around Norwich when he arrives there. Reflects on changes in geology. Has finished hexameter Iliad translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11939

From:
William Mathews Jr.
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.301
Summary:

Thanks for his paper on the Pyrenees. Has he made any calculations on the depth from which thermal springs derive? The observations made with the spectroscope are interesting. Sent JH two memoirs by Count de S. Robert; would like them back and any comments JH has to make on them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4601

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1865]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

J. S. Parlby's sister receives estate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9230

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.220
Summary:

Is returning Book XXIV of JH's Iliad translation. Asks him about his plans for publication. Has written letter of introduction for JH's daughter Maria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[15 November 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H708
Summary:

A letter of introduction on behalf of the Prescott family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5870

From:
Joseph Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.339
Summary:

Wished to quote JH's name in connection with one of his theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4043

From:
B. W. S. Vallack
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.415
Summary:

Comments on George Witt's work on silvering glass mirrors and on JH's Telescope. States problems with his Newtonian telescope. Works on designs for a binocular telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2226

From:
John Rate
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.470
Summary:

Is trying to procure a church clock. Asks for advice from JH on choosing a clockmaker and a clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7923

From:
Andrew Scott Waugh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1865-11-20 or earli
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.126
Summary:

Requests JH sign certificate to R.S.L. attesting to Indian historian J. W. Kaye. Recalls 1861 visit with JH at Greenwich Observatory. Hopes JH's sons are doing well in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9544

From:
Isaac Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.273
Summary:

Is engaged drawing up a memoir of the late Admiral W. H. Smyth for the R.A.S. Would be glad of any of JH's observations on his work as an astronomer and as a member of the Board of Visitors of Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8792

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Stanley Jevons
Date:
[23 November 1865]
Source of text:
John Rylands University Library of Manchester (C: RS:HS 10.321 & 24.129)
Summary:

Is grateful for his valuable work on the Coal question. Such a work has been long wanted. Used to have a theory himself that the tides might be utilized, but working it out found it was not economic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11940

From:
William Mathews, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.302
Summary:

Is greatly obliged for his two letters and postscript containing his criticism of the atmospheric law suggested by Count de S. Robert. Hopes soon to make a careful examination of the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5745

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.233
Summary:

Sending comparison to Almanac of 1866. Concerning meteorites. Now principal librarian and professor at the Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5871

From:
Joseph Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.340
Summary:

Thanks for referring him to one of his essays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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