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From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.203.347
Summary:

Concerned about W. S. Stratford, who has not responded to letters; GA has a problem with the German notation of star positions used by Thomas Henderson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.177
Summary:

Regarding W. S. Stratford and the printing of the catalogues. F. W. Bessel's star corrections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.178 (C: RGO 6.229.311)
Summary:

Regarding F. W. Bessel's doubt concerning the law of gravitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.272
Summary:

Thanks for prompt reply. Does know something about blood and circulation, but may not have expressed himself clearly. Thinks Michael Faraday has made important discoveries in magnetism and electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.298
Summary:

Ask WL's permission to make reference to WL's sighting of the seventh satellite of Saturn in JH's observations of all the satellites of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George W. Hearn
Date:
[2 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.273 & 22.299
Summary:

Is little conversant in physiology so is unable to discuss GH's theories. Suggests some alterations to the text of the article.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1847]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB IV, 193-5 (C: RS:HS 7.308)
Summary:

Comments, after delays due to busyness, on JH's queries on the calibration of actinometers and gives results of experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[3 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.300
Summary:

Sends what JH has written on F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.131
Summary:

About observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn, and using William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) 'machine'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.274
Summary:

Agrees wholeheartedly with JH's recommendation for his paper. Will rewrite it if necessary. Hopes JH will produce a second edition of his work on finite differences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
H. S. Wigginton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.406
Summary:

As secretary of newly formed 'Mechanic's Institute' in Slough, HW invites JH to preside at 18 Feb. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.335
Summary:

Discovered a telescopic comet in Cepheus. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.313
Summary:

Is thinking of publishing a new edition of Examples in the calculus of finite differences. Would like his views on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.58 (C: RS:HS 25.9.33)
Summary:

Has heard that the R.A.S. council's 'no-medal resolution' has produced much dissatisfaction, which will not disappear by a general vote supporting the acts of the council. Thinks that the course adopted is wrong. If the council will not reconsider in favor of a positive conclusion, JH suggests that the issue be raised in a general meeting of the R.A.S. and that its decision be accepted with 'alacrity.' Holds himself free, as President, from any obligation to uphold 'in speaking or writing' whatever decision results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.294 (C: RS:HS 22.301)
Summary:

Discusses Neptune discovery controversy; believes both scientists should receive medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.202
Summary:

Encloses application for meteorological and magnetic observatories from governor of New Brunswick. May establish observations in all colonies for limited time. Puzzled over [John] Lefroy's results from Athabasca.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
8 [Feb 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 79
Summary:

Cirripede observations.

Would like to hear what JDH has to say about his species sketch.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir Francis Ronalds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.421
Summary:

Wishes to use remarks JH made at Kew Observatory in 1846 for a Royal Society publication. Asks JH to read transcript for accuracy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.302
Summary:

About the dispute in the R.A.S. over awarding its medal(s) after discovery of Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.229.80
Summary:

Comments on the unsatisfactory [to JH] resolution regarding the awarding of the annual R.A.S. medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project