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Herschel12351

From:
Alekis F. Orloff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 October [1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.208
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the poor health of Sir William Herschel. Would like a few lines of Sir William's handwriting for his autograph collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6327

From:
Alexis Bouvard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.89
Summary:

Thanks for the letter informing him that he was elected corresponding member of the Astronomical Society. Comments on the prize questions. Gives details of his astronomical publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12350

From:
Alexis F. Orloff
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.207
Summary:

Would like to know when he can call on the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6296

From:
Baron George Best
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.57
Summary:

Sends latest news of J. E. Bode.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10279

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.162
Summary:

Sending some observations on a comet which appeared last month. Has had the pendulum up for some weeks but has been unable to carry out many observations owing to official duties. Has been working a good deal on occultations. Wishes some had been published as they are of great practical use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9725

From:
Carl Friedrich Gauss
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.73
Summary:

Has been absent the whole summer and fears that his letter acknowledging his election to the Astronomical Society may have gone astray. Is grateful for the honor. Sends a paper of his own on a new method of making observations with the heliotrope. Comments on the usefulness of this instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5398

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.345
Summary:

Can JH deputize for him at the Astronomical Society meeting?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5206

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.154
Summary:

Meeting at Dr. George Pearson's on Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5204

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.152
Summary:

Hopes JH will meet CB and Francis Baily in the near future to discuss arrangements for the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5207

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.155
Summary:

Regarding W. T. Brande's attack on the Astronomical Society. Joseph Banks and his opposition to CB. Recent happenings in the Astronomical Society. Thanks for the volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5211

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.159
Summary:

Will call on JH tomorrow. Has had a letter from Benjamin Gompertz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5212

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.160
Summary:

Regarding JH's misunderstanding with George Dollond in the latter's quarrel with James South.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5213

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.161
Summary:

Unable to leave his wife. Has read about JH's purchases at Christie's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5215

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.163
Summary:

Will be having a meeting with the Gwatkins. Regarding becoming a trustee of JH's and matters appertaining to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5217

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.164
Summary:

Has had a visit from Mr. Cox. Regarding payment of carriage for parcel from Vienna. Will be visiting him on Tuesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5222

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.169
Summary:

Would like to see him and discuss plans regarding his calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10817

From:
Charles Hatchett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.169
Summary:

Invitation to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1695

From:
David William Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.181
Summary:

Letter of thanks for greetings from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4106

From:
Edward Pigott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.162
Summary:

Declines JH's 'polite and kind offer' due to declining health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5916

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.39
Summary:

Regarding the printing of the report and sanction of council. Details several points on which he requires guidance. New observatories in India. Can JH dine with him on Thursday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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