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DCP-LETT-1460

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Nov 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 100: 82–5
Summary:

Flora of New Zealand.

Reconsidering variability of insular species.

Becoming convinced of the probability that the southern flora is a fragmentary one – all that remains of a great southern continent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel14487

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.24; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT at Treasury whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13494

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Emilia Stewart]
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0727; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH's wife sent two pheasants [from Collingwood]. JH forwards one to 'Grandm'a.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13883

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0230; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of William Wyon. Suggests returning Benedetto Pistrucci to office of Chief Engraver, to which WH recommended Pistrucci in 1816 but from which Pistrucci was removed because he was Catholic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel486

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.11
Summary:

Responds with a suggestion of a reasonable price for all the weights [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel52

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.373.171
Summary:

A note to clarify receipt of a letter transmitted by Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11250

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.141
Summary:

Has discovered two new satellites of Uranus; gives observations. Would JH suggest names for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel188

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.70
Summary:

A note accompanying testimonials for a candidate for a Sydney University professorship [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel370

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.291v
Summary:

Still pursuing Julius Caesar's path in Britain [see GA's 1851-3-29]; wants local information from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13795

From:
James H. Cole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0146; Reel 1087
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] wants to know value of alloy presently used in sovereign sterling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1267F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Richardson
Date:
4 Nov [1851]
Source of text:
J. A. Stargardt (dealers) (26–7 June 2007)
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1461F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Salt
Date:
4 Nov 1851
Source of text:
Rachel Salt (private collection); sold by Spink’s (dealers), July 2018
Summary:

Returns the enclosed parchment.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel13084

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

Analysis of copper alloy in sovereign coin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13581

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 40-2
Summary:

With death of William Wyon, chief engraver, JH wants to leave position of medalist vacant and eliminate Engraving department, turning to outside artists when needed. Proposes to deprive Benedetto Pistrucci, chief medalist, and L. C. Wyons, probationer engraver, of their residences at Mint and appoint them outside 'modellers and engravers' to Mint, retaining James Wyon, presently assistant to chief engraver, as probationary resident engraver under direction of Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.111
Summary:

Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1161

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
1851-11-[4 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.18
Summary:

Suggests names for the satellites of Uranus, in response to a request from WL [see WL's 1851-11-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.109
Summary:

Congratulations to WL on his discovery [see WL's 1851-11-3]; naming should occur once the various satellites have been described and verified.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1461

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Johannes Japetus Smith (Japetus) Steenstrup
Date:
4 Nov [1851]
Source of text:
Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Copenhagen (NKS 3460 4to)
Summary:

Asks for reference to publication about Xenobalanus.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel371

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.294
Summary:

Are there any earthworks in the wood near Hawkhurst [see GA's 1851-11-4]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[5 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.295 & 6.341.12
Summary:

Invites GA to stay at Collingwood and explore the area for evidence of Roman occupation [see GA's 1851-11-4], and talks about a friend of JH's family. Indicates a price offered for weights, but has had no response [see GA's 1851-11-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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