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Herschel4167

From:
Edward Moore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Discusses work to be finished before the end of the year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5753

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.239
Summary:

Regarding sun spots and the phrase 'cloudy stratum.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5754

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.240
Summary:

Regarding the site of an ancient battle. Has received an actinometer for his lectures. Regarding the compressibility of liquids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9366

From:
Emma Edge
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-24
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.118
Summary:

Is grateful for the present of leaves. Will try some to see if it effects a cure. Busy working for the relief of the wounded soldiers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9251

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.8
Summary:

Will be pleased to come to dinner on Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6150

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.276
Summary:

Has received 50 copies of the enclosed work [?]. Stresses its value.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6151

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.277
Summary:

Regarding the observations of JH and Giuseppe Piazzi on 'Comae.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6152

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.278
Summary:

Will be happy to accommodate him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6153

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.279
Summary:

Meeting with J. C. Spencer (Viscount Althorp) next Wednesday at Downing St.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5510

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.410
Summary:

Encloses account of an explosion against the side of the Royal George, which he first showed to Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto). Presents Mrs. Beaufort's best wishes to Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10863

From:
Francis J. Hughes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.213
Summary:

Has read his article on the Musical Scales. Has been working at a theory regarding the scales based on laws derived from the Bible. Submitted it to Dr. [H. J.?] Gauntlett, who was impressed. Would like JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5535

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-15
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.25
Summary:

Has been absent down the Bristol Channel so did not receive his communication until his return to Portishead. Does not wish to delay publication but would like to see the manuscript before it goes to press. Encloses answers to some of JH's queries. Has the chart of currents ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9637

From:
G. H. Ford
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.375
Summary:

Is grateful for the gift of Sir John's latest volume and would she express her thanks to Sir John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11650

From:
George A. MacFarren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-17
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.15
Summary:

Is flattered by receiving a copy of JH's interesting pamphlet. When he has read it will offer some of his own thoughts on the subject. Would be grateful for JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5663

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.152
Summary:

Encloses Merz's catalogue of instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10545

From:
George C. Hodgkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.422
Summary:

Comments on his observations made that year in the Alps. Hopes to return again with more instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4150

From:
George Johnston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Asks for support in gaining a pension from the army.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12455

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.311
Summary:

Note to say the matter of Mr. Lax's examination is not yet organized.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12456

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.312
Summary:

Questions of publishing, including JH's considering the publication of William Herschel's writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12457

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-5-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.313
Summary:

About the possibility of attending a meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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