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Herschel14136

From:
Adolf Bernhard Meyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0363; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter from G. A. Erman to JH and two papers by Erman. AM wants to visit JH to learn of prospects for Erman before AM leaves soon for zoological and magnetic observations in Malay Archipelago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14137

From:
Adolf Bernhard Meyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0364; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will visit JH on 27 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14138

From:
Adolf Bernhard Meyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0365; Reel 1087
Summary:

Apologizes for delay in responding to JH. Wrote to JH yesterday about AM's plan to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2989

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1870]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #60
Summary:

Thanks JH for writing. Complains of obstacles to his work. Happy to see JH recognizes work begun by Blaise Pascal and continued by famed mathematicians. Asks JH to respond to AQ's wish to dedicate his book [L'Anthropométric] to JH with only one word: 'J'accepte.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3110

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.275 (C: Académie belgique: #58)
Summary:

Is working on humans and their proportions. Encloses brochures. Wishes to dedicate L'Anthropométric to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2990

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1871]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #62
Summary:

Offers JH the first exemplar of AQ's work [Physique sociale]. Realizes no one will ever appreciate years of work that it has taken.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3111

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.276 (C: Académie belgique: #61)
Summary:

Thanks JH for accepting dedication. This has brought AQ utmost pleasure. Has dedicated few works. Expresses his esteem for JH's character and talent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13728

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0084; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes JH's argument favoring pound sterling will be read by members of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10598

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.476
Summary:

Hopes he will accept a Christmas box, viz, a portrait of Sir William Herschel by Thomas Lawrence. It was given him by his friend Sir John Kirkland, who is sure of its authenticity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13729

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0085; Reel 1087
Summary:

[J. B.] Smith plans second reading [of metric bill] on 18 [Apr.] before Parliament adjourns. AH will approve it again. Philip Harwood, editor of Saturday Review, asks for article by JH on [metric system] before House votes on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13730

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0086; Reel 1087
Summary:

Philip Harwood, editor of Saturday Review, wants to use JH's letter as part of article on metric system on 13 May [1871] in anticipation of 16 May debate in House [of Commons]. Second reading of bill was postponed until 6 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5832

From:
Alfred Brothers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.301
Summary:

Encloses photographs taken of the last eclipse. Draws his attention to certain aspects of the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5834

From:
Alfred Brothers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.302
Summary:

Explaining why the moon's disc is circular.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7924

From:
Andrew Scott Waugh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 November [1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.127
Summary:

Acknowledges return of R.S.L. certificate signed by JH. Anticipating visit with JH's son John, whom AW appointed to Great Trigonometrical Survey of India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4526

From:
Archibald Campbell Tait
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1870-9
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.424
Summary:

Expresses concern over Church of England schools. Suggests appeal to raise funds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6466

From:
Arthur Cayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.234
Summary:

Sends the mss. and two copies of the proof for JH to check. Queries one point. Please return papers to him when they have been checked.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7230

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.413
Summary:

Progressing slowly. Knows nothing about C. M. Hall or the whereabouts of his telescopes. Regarding the London Institution. Sees that U. J. J. Leverrier has been dismissed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7232

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.414
Summary:

JH's letter lays terrible responsibilities at his door. Should not neglect the offer. Regarding the Julian calendar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7234

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.415
Summary:

Is creeping along slowly like Alcuin's snail. Curvers are very curious. Informs him where there is an account of Coca. Comments on this as a tonic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7235

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.416
Summary:

Thanks for his enquiry, but has no energy for conundrums at the moment. Finds he has a tendency to tumble as his strength returns.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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