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RS-MM-000424

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
unknown
Date:
November 1859
Source of text:
MM/9/3, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel877

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1859-[11]
Source of text:
JHS 4.28
Summary:

Talks about the death of Elizabeth Baily, and the beauty of the fall flowers; comments on correspondence that has arrived, and includes some family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel897

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1859-[11]
Source of text:
JHS 5.17
Summary:

Reports to MH on the contents of Elizabeth Baily's will [JH is given the house in Tavistock Place], and adds some family news, concluding by commiserating with MH's situation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13496

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1 November 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0729; Reel 1089
Summary:

Responds to [?]'s 21 Oct. 1859 letter to John Phillips expressing Prince Albert's interest in the impact that proposed B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations will have on Treasury funds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-2513A

From:
John Murray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Nov 1859
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 41913 pp. 53–4)
Summary:

By this post he sends for approval specimen copy of CD’s book [Origin of species]. At 14 s., 1250 copies will yield £240, two-thirds of which will go to author. Arrangements for early copies.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel3224

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Grey
Date:
[2 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS Sa.669
Summary:

Outlines B.A.A.S.'s proposals regarding magnetic and meteorological observations, to be laid before Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-2541

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[after 2 Nov 1859]
Source of text:
Michael S. Hollander (dealer) (Catalogue 15)
Summary:

Origin will be published 22 Nov. Fears correspondent will find the conclusions "abominable".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel9577

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.318
Summary:

Is a candidate for the position of Principal at St. Andrews United College in succession to David Brewster, who has moved to Edinburgh. Would be pleased to receive a testimonial from JH. Has already received one from Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-2514

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
[3 Nov 1859]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 f.49)
Summary:

Infinitely pleased and proud of the appearance of his "child" [Origin, 1st ed.]. Thinks JM has been overgenerous in paying for his corrections. Offers to divide cost and regrets sending such badly composed copy.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel7117

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.334
Summary:

Someone has experimented with sound and finds that the pitch of a note is altered when transmitted through solids; is this true in JH's experience? Supposes that Lady Herschel has now returned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1644

From:
John Tyndall
To:
John Barlow
Date:
4th November 1859
Source of text:
MS AD/03/D/04, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel8613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Royal Geographical Society
Date:
4] November [1859
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

Requests that proofs of his paper ['On a New Projection of the Sphere'] be sent to him at 37 Tavistock Place.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7313

From:
Charles Dickens
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.492
Summary:

Would give him great pleasure to comply with JH's request, but the trees are in the garden of a Mr. Powell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2388

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.248
Summary:

Would be glad to accompany JH to Kew to see instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2457

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-11-7 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.311
Summary:

Must postpone meeting at Kew Observatory because of a severe cold. Asks JH to choose a later date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7118

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.282
Summary:

Comments on fluorescence and the contents of Francis Baily's desk drawer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8380

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Dickens
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.195
Summary:

Sorry to trouble CD with note today regarding occupying the premises.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8614

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Royal Geographical Society
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

Asks that the diagrams alluded to be printed with JH's paper ['On a New Projection of the Sphere'].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.283
Summary:

Will accompany ES to Kew Observatory. Serving as legatee for the recently deceased Elizabeth Baily, sister of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[8 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.284
Summary:

Further questions about the physical optics of telescopes [see JH's 1859-8-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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