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RS-MM-000667

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
19 February 1842
Source of text:
MM/11/174, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000669

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
2 March 1842
Source of text:
MM/11/176, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000671

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
21 March 1842
Source of text:
MM/11/177A, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001500

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
14 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/19/103, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001504

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
12 April 1853
Source of text:
MM/19/108, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001147

From:
Frederick William Beechey
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
19 February 1855
Source of text:
MM/17/12, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

DCP-LETT-1550

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
31 Jan [1854]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 389)
Summary:

Declines the honour of writing a biography of Leopold von Buch, on grounds that he would not do it well; nor does he hold Buch so high as the world at large does.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1552

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
5 Feb [1854]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 390)
Summary:

Thanks ES for his note [missing]. CD had understood that what was wanted was a eulogy [of Leopold von Buch] combined with historical criticism, after the French practice. Agrees that historico-critical sketches of work of great foreigners have a place in Philosophical Transactions and wishes he had taste and capacity for it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1574

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
28 June [1854]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 386)
Summary:

Is unequal to taking chair as President of Natural History Section of BAAS meeting in Liverpool. Very little fatigue or excitement brings on swimming of head, nausea, and other symptoms.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1858

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 Apr [1856]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 387)
Summary:

CD and Hooker suggest Sir John Richardson for Royal Medal. Other suggestions are George Bentham, Joseph Prestwich, Albany Hancock.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2241

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
16 Mar [1857]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (MM4: 39)
Summary:

Would rather not serve on Royal Society committee [for a North American exploring expedition]. Suggests subjects for geological investigation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4660

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
5 Nov [1864]
Source of text:
Glenbow Archives, Calgary (M 4843, file 17)
Summary:

Thanks ES in connection with award [of Copley Medal].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4694

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine; Royal Society of London
Date:
4 Dec [1864]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 388)
Summary:

Thanks ES for his "splendid eulogium" [in Presidential Address to Royal Society on award of Copley Medal]. CD would have liked him to have said "a little more" about Origin.

CD feels no doubt about natural selection. Has heard from Germany of "a string of excellent men" who accept it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000196

From:
Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 March 1857
Source of text:
MM/4/42, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2723

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1825-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.5
Summary:

Shares JH's doubts whether the Board of Longitude will fund the Teneriffe expedition, the importance of which he again stresses. Cannot personally cover the costs. Thanks JH for his support and praise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2721

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.3
Summary:

Clarifies issues discussed in an earlier letter. Discusses whether the project of making meteorological observations will be feasible if the Board of Longitude does not offer financial support. Attempts to arrange a meeting with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2725

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.7
Summary:

Encourages JH to bring ES's proposal for Teneriffe experiments before the R.S.L. Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2729

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.10
Summary:

Clarifies that the six artillery men are at ES's disposal but under JH's command. Agrees to oversee arrival of the rockets. If expenses are to be paid by the Department of Ordinance, a request must be made by the Secretary of the Board of Longitude. Agrees to keep a record of expenses, not including his time spent, which he considers 'public service.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2730

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.11
Summary:

Reports on his meeting with Charles Bonne and their subsequent failure to see any signals the first night from either Mont Javoul or La Canche. Worries that the distances are too great for measurements so close to the sea. Speaks of similar measurements between Paris and Strasburg.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2731

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.12
Summary:

Reports his 'entire failure' with Charles Bonne to see signals from both La Canche and Mont Javoul on the same night. Tells of moving the telescopes to Tuniers on 1825-7-15. Speaks of similar experiments elsewhere, which also failed. Concludes that distance is not the only factor in distinguishing signals. Plans to visit JH on 1825-7-25.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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