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Herschel6189

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.314
Summary:

Commander Richard Copeland wishes to be remembered to him. Sends his own congratulations to Mrs. Herschel (Margaret).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6190

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.315
Summary:

Appointment to an unnamed post. Is to meet John Lee to discuss the instruments; would JH like to join them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6191

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.316
Summary:

Has had a letter from Henry Foster regarding his pendulum experiments at Ascension.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6192

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.317 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Thanks for his comments on the Nautical Almanac in relation to the report of the Board of Visitors. W. S. Stratford and his appointment to the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6193

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.318
Summary:

Would like his opinion regarding a matter concerning [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Would he care to write the preface?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6194

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.319 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is much obliged for his advice regarding [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Will send him the proof sheets as available. Has he seen Gerard Moll's Decline of Science in England?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6195

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.320 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is grateful for his observations on the method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Fearon Fallows is seriously ill; does JH know of a suitable successor?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6196

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.321 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

His views on a successor to the Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6197

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.322 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is sending the first sheet of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Regarding the costs of printing this catalogue. Fearon Fallows has died and Thomas Henderson has been appointed in his place. Congratulations on JH's knighthood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6199

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.323a
Summary:

Would like his comments on the instructions for the new Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6202

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.324
Summary:

Thanks for his comments on the Instructions for the newly appointed Cape Astronomer. Is sorry to hear of the failing health of his mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6203

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.325
Summary:

Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6204

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326
Summary:

Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14811

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14812

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6206

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1832-5-10 or 1832-5-
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.327 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Regarding instructions for James Dunlop at Parramatta Observatory. Richard Copeland has been reappointed to the Meteor, now renamed Beacon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6207

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.328
Summary:

Is sending letters from Thomas Henderson, the Cape Astronomer, also observations from St. Helena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6208

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.329
Summary:

Sending letter for him which was delivered to the Admiralty. Has had a letter from James South who is pleased with his reception in Copenhagen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6209

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.330
Summary:

Passing on E. J. Cooper's information that he has found a new star. Congratulations on another addition to the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6210

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.331
Summary:

Unable to help him as Richardson's Brisbane Observations have not yet come to hand. Feels the same as JH does regarding the presentation of the true colors of his parents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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