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Herschel8423

From:
Alexander Wylie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.305
Summary:

Heard of JH's 'domestic affliction.' Postpones visit till next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6585

From:
Alexis Caswell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.327
Summary:

Will be leaving for America shortly so regrets he will be unable to visit him. Has happy memories of his interview at Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5827

From:
Alfred Brothers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.296
Summary:

Is preparing a lecture on photography and wonders if JH was the inventor of the hyposulfite fixing process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5829

From:
Alfred Brothers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.298
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter regarding the claim for the discovery of the hyposulfite fixing process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5830

From:
Alfred Brothers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.299
Summary:

Regarding the differences between portraits and photographs. Is sending him some magnesium for photographic purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5831

From:
Alfred Brothers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.300
Summary:

Would like to publish his letter on the hyposulfite fixing process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8160

From:
Alfred P. Wire
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.428
Summary:

Compares JH's 'stereoscopic phenakistiscope' (in 'Instantaneous Photography,' 1860) with AW's invention called 'Thaumatrope.' Suggests how to make moving pictures. 'Government Certificated [School] Masters' in England, Ireland, and Scotland should be enlisted to make meteorology observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8162

From:
Alfred P. Wire
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.429
Summary:

JH's reply was first AW heard that 'Stereoscopic Thaumatrope' had already been made. Lists two requirements for workable system of enlisting government schoolmasters for meteorological observations. AW and fellow students are ready to assist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4361

From:
Alfred Potiquet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.179
Summary:

Discusses work on biographies of scientific men.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4336

From:
Alfred Potiquet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.180
Summary:

Asks for information on William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1687

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.173
Summary:

Note accompanying a copy of a paper by AS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6286

From:
Alfred William Bennett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.47
Summary:

Sends a copy of the first part of A. D'Orsan's new work on Our Satellite. Intends to bring it to the notice of the R.A.S. at their next meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6287

From:
Alfred William Bennett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.48
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Further regarding Our Satellite by A. D'Orsan and its similarity to a work of Warren de La Rue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14626

From:
Alfred Yeomans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0611; Reel 1086
Summary:

Poses question of sun's differential gravitational attraction on opposite sides of earth, inspired by JH's article ['Sun,' 1863] in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10180

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.67
Summary:

Is preparing a popular work on astronomical phenomena and would welcome copies of JH's Outlines Astr. and Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10181

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.68
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kind action [see AG's 1863-1-30]. Address the parcels to the London address of Hachette.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10182

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.69
Summary:

Is grateful for the Memoirs. Hopes that JH will think his own work worthwhile when it appears.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10183

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.70
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's letter and criticisms on his book Le ciel. Comments on some of JH's criticisms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10184

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.71
Summary:

Is preparing a new edition of his book Le ciel, which J. N. Lockyer is translating into English. Would like to reproduce new information on shooting stars and meteors and would like JH's assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3116

From:
Andres Poey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.172
Summary:

Sends some memoirs to JH. Is keeping the most recent ones. Has always cited JH in his works. Requests JH's critique of AP's work on photo-electric images. Leaves London in an hour and regrets not having met JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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