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Herschel12070

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.436
Summary:

Is bewildered in his old age by the new theories of James Croll on the glacial epochs. What does JH think of these theories? Sees no proof of glacial action in Paleozoic times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12071

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.437
Summary:

Is grateful for a copy of 'Spaziergang' in Latin verses. Envies JH's varied accomplishments. Fourth edition of his Siluria will be issued in October. Relates how James Croll was appointed a geological surveyor in Scotland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14159

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0384; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of Pierce Butler. Recommended F. W. Holland, who has explored Palestine, to Henry James. RM has been too busy to keep track of survey fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12072

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.438
Summary:

Tyndall wishes to resign his lectureship at the Royal Institution. If Alexander [Herschel] would like this position, RM can recommend his appointment to the Governors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12073

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.439
Summary:

Outlines the constitution of the Royal School of Mines. Now finds he has to consult other professors before he can recommend Alexander [Herschel] for a Lectureship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1905

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[3 September 1829]
Source of text:
WT B.3
Summary:

Urges RM to read The Times for the previous day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8619

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[18 December 1829]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Thanks RM for information RM sent on fossils. JH's brother-in-law, due to an accident, has, however, ended geological investigations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[23 January 1831]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Gives permission for publication of JH's paper ['On the Astronomical Causes Which May Influence Geological Phenomena'] in Geological Society's Transactions. Mentions report of a giant fossil found in United States.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
APS 509.L56.14
Summary:

Writes to inform RM of the arrival of Mr. Simonoff, director of the astronomical and magnetic observatory of Kasan, and indicates Mr. Simonoff's likely interests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12860

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[25 January 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0267; Reel 1054
Summary:

Attempts explanation of curious subterranean acoustic phenomenon at Nakoos. Explains other natural acoustic phenomena and eruptions of geysers in Iceland. P.S.: Do not nominate JH to council of Geological Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1567

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[30 January 1833]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.400
Summary:

Unsatisfied with H. W. Pickersgill as the person to paint JH's portrait. JH wants to consider further what to do.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[29 April 1833]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Wishes to nominate Mr. Hardin [?], who has written on Indian geology, for membership in the Geological Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8623

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[8 March 1835]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Describes various geological aspects of the Cape area and mentions JH's astronomical work. Regrets that RM's brother is leaving the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1060

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[15 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.5.3
Summary:

Some geological samples have been lost on the way to England; JH comments on his ideas of the effect of the earth's hot core on the construction of the earth's crust.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3496

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[20 June 1838]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/26 (C: RS:HS 12.394)
Summary:

Has read RM's note to the Morning Post correcting error in the report on the dinner [in JH's honor]. Wishes money had not been mentioned in RM's reply. Is grateful for all RM's work in arranging for the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3379

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1838-12[?]
Source of text:
EUL:[?]
Summary:

Writes in great haste, thanking RM on behalf of Lady Herschel for taking 'trouble,' especially for 'Literary Tributes' apparently sent for Lady H's album.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[27 December 1838]
Source of text:
EUL:523/4/27
Summary:

Glad to see RM's geological labors on The Silurian System completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8624

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Declines RM's request that JH become a candidate for Oxford's Savilian Professorship [see RM's 1839-3-27]. JH plans to move farther from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1881

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1840 to 1846]
Source of text:
WT 67430.1
Summary:

Did not vote for RM's friend at the R.S.L. because JH missed the meeting. JH will also miss the next meeting of the Geological Society, as he is returning to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8882

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1842
Source of text:
Geological Society Proceedings, 3 (1842), 697-9
Summary:

Offers an explanation of the phenomena of the freezing cave of Illetzkaya Zatchita in Russia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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