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LINNEAN225

From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/178, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for Smith's "very kind letter" [of 27 January 1825]. Pays tribute to their 31 years of friendship, during which they have been "intimately known to each other without any misunderstanding or coolness". Forwards delayed letter for Smith from [George] Hibbert [see RelatedMaterial below, requested Smith's recommendation for curator of a botanic garden in Jamaica]; suggests David Don [(1799-1841), botanist] for the post as a means for the Linnean Society to be rid of him.

Thanks Smith for "high compliment" paid to him by Linnean Society [in proposing a portrait be taken of him], only regrets it comes so soon after the subscription for Smith's bust, which raised £190, proud to be the proposer of it. Uncertain what has happened about nomination of [James] Bicheno to succeed him [as Society Secretary].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel2156

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.401
Summary:

Left his job because of precarious health. Is retired. Discusses achromatic telescopes and his ideas for correcting spherical and chromatic aberrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2157

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.402
Summary:

Sends copy of his account of the achromatic telescope because JH did not receive the original. Constructing an achromatic telescope of 5-foot focal length.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2158

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.403
Summary:

Recently received telescope from the optician. Some adjustments are necessary. [Robert] Blair has a similar idea regarding telescopes. Asks JH to mention his idea to the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2159

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.404
Summary:

Gives permission to release his telescope proposal to others. Discusses the progress of the telescope. Considers modifying the arrangement of lenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2160

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.405
Summary:

Asks JH to report how James South's telescope performs. There was a defect in the settings of the telescope. Hopes JH's method of eliminating chromatic aberration improves the microscope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2161

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.406
Summary:

Has received a letter from the Astronomical Society secretary. Worries AR may have offended JH and requests guidance. Describes performance of his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2162

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.407
Summary:

Proposes to send telescope to JH to have a new lens made. Desires JH's opinion of the telescope's utility. Is hesitant to join Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2163

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.408
Summary:

Thinks his telescope was not well executed. Would be pleased if James South tried another. Advises how to improve performance of telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2164

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.409
Summary:

Anxious to hear the opinion of his telescope. Notices best resolution with a 3.5-inch aperture. Also, distinctness is best with correcting lenses in certain diametric position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2165

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.410
Summary:

Discusses further adjustments for the telescope. If JH returns to England soon, AR will come to Slough with the telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10705

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.63
Summary:

Requesting the opinion of JH's late father on the nebulae in Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6326

From:
Alexis Bouvard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.88
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter and also for sending the regulations of the Astronomical Society on which he sees the names of many distinguished men. Accepts with gratitude the offer of his book.

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

Herschel9733

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.80
Summary:

Thanks for his election to the Astronomical Society. Gives details of his recent activities and those of M. A. Pictet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9734

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.81
Summary:

Sending 3 copies of a paper for his personal use and the Astronomical Society. Is grateful for the interest JH takes in his own work. Outlines recent astronomical activities of himself and M. A. Pictet. Intends visiting England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9735

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.82
Summary:

Is about to leave for England with Alphonse de Candolle. Gives news of his latest astronomical observations. Lists people he has met or hopes to meet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-885

From:
J. T. Allen
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
7 March 1826
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8339:125
Summary:

Discusses inability to vote for the University as he and his brother have taken their names off the Boards; he has votes for Palmerston only.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE5

From:
Ampere
To:
Quetelet
Date:
15 Sep 1826
Source of text:
MSA 1 / 217, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

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Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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