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Herschel14710

From:
'Q in a Corner'
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1842]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0908; Reel 1083
Summary:

Encloses newspaper clipping that reports JH is member of commission of inquiry on weights and measures. Protests that the poor are defrauded more by false scales than by nonstandard weights. Proposes remedy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14760

From:
'Velocity'
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0949; Reel 1083
Summary:

Proposes hypothetical problem in physics of gravitation involving three unequal bodies falling equal distances. Asks JH to respond in Good Works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12324

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.181
Summary:

Circular Magnetic results. Observations of solar spots. Determining Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12325

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.182
Summary:

Circular Magnetic and meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12326

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.183
Summary:

Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4190

From:
A. B. Power
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.186
Summary:

Accepts position at Blackheath Preparatory School.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4099

From:
A. Beale
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]-4-15
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67
Summary:

Discusses glass manufacturing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9650

From:
A. Fyers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.389
Summary:

Has established a Meteorological Society at Port Louis. What type of barometer would JH advise them to adopt? Hopes to extend their activities to magnetic observations later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6344

From:
A. H. Brotherton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.108
Summary:

Sending a proposition which he thinks will be worth his notice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3328

From:
A. J. Simpson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.208
Summary:

Requests financial assistance in building a new church in JH's parish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11567

From:
A. Lincke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.485
Summary:

AL claims to be a relative; could JH help financially with the education of AL's sons?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10870

From:
A. M. Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.219
Summary:

His first series of illustrations are temporarily bound up and if JH likes he can borrow them for six months. Would like to retain Mr. Corda's book for a little longer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7329

From:
A. R. Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.505
Summary:

Has started a fund for the Miss Grettons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7330

From:
A. R. Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.506
Summary:

Has received a letter from the Misses Gretton and in consequence has opened an account on their behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9006

From:
A. W[auchope?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 February [1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.34
Summary:

Writes to support the candidacy of Francis Tudhope for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14818

From:
A[?] M[?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1847]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

In Francis Beaufort's absence, AM is trying to clarify the matter of an astronomical instrument, apparently obtained from George Merz & Son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10229

From:
A[lexander Henley] Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.116
Summary:

Would like some contributions from JH for the Churchman's Family Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3307

From:
A[lexander] Spiers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.226
Summary:

Has used 'elegant' extracts of JH in book [Prelim. Discourse] to familiarize students 'on the continent' with Francis Bacon's work. Is sending copy of book to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7322

From:
A[lphonse] D'Orsan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.499
Summary:

Sending a copy of his work 'Our satellite,' and would be grateful for any comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12344

From:
Abraham Follett Osler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.201
Summary:

Sending copy of a resolution passed by the Birmingham Philosophical Society and requesting JH to let his name be included as an honorary member.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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