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Herschel5627

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.116
Summary:

Does JH think it worthwhile to extend his atmospheric wave investigation? Will be at the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12314

From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.170
Summary:

Sends two of his papers. R. I. Murchison has now received the Order of Dannebrogg. If JH thinks he can utilize the order once conferred on him he should write to the King. P.S. King is now dead, but could pass the letter to the appropriate body.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5897

From:
Joanna Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.22
Summary:

Regarding his observations of the heavens and its relation to theological matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8322

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.125
Summary:

Encourages barometer observations in Mediterranean and Atlantic. Admiralty should support B.A.A.S. request for shipboard observations. Will probably not see WB in Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7463

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2191

From:
W. W. Rundell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.435
Summary:

Has re-examined work on southern deviation. Still cannot see his mistake. Re-presents his ideas for further comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1043

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Josiah (Jos) Wedgwood, III
Date:
[22 June – 10 Aug 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 210.10: 13
Summary:

Wants JW’s permission to carry out certain investments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel14591

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0562.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends paper for JH to read. Should it be published in R.S.P.T.?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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.

Contributor:
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

DCP-LETT-1100

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Clark Ross
Date:
[27 June 1847]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 385)
Summary:

Must decline invitation for dinner; he is unwell.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence 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
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