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Herschel3049

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.204
Summary:

Sends works for JH, the Astronomical Society, and several members. Worries about [P. F.] Verhulst. Asks for JH's recent observations. Has spent much time lately on the human laws. Thanks JH for seeing Edward Troughton and instruments. Has just heard that his friend Alexis Bouvard, who was like a father, is seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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L767

From:
André-Marie Ampère
To:
Jean-Jacques Ampère (fils d'Ampère)
Date:
2 juin 1831
Source of text:
Correspondance du Grand Ampère (Paris: 1936), p. 733-734.
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère
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L768

From:
André-Marie Ampère
To:
fils du] [Maréchal de Soult
Date:
16 juin 1831
Source of text:
Correspondance du Grand Ampère (Paris: 1936), p. 734-735.
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère
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L963

From:
André-Marie Ampère
To:
Proviseur du lycée d'Avignon (nom illisible)
Date:
24 juin 1831
Source of text:
Fonds André-Marie Ampère chemise 260, Archives de l'Académie des sciences, Paris
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère

Herschel10284

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.167
Summary:

Borrowed JH's book (Prelim. Discourse) but is so valuable that he intends to purchase a copy. Comments on various passages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4022

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Regrets that William Herschel could not see JH finish WH's catalogue of double stars; thrilled that JH has revived WH's name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7344

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1831]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 1/10.2; Reel 4
Summary:

Observations on [double] stars. Congratulations [on birth of Isabella Herschel].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5315

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.262
Summary:

David Brewster is in town. Has arranged a series of meetings and excursions for him. Hopes JH will come to town. His mother and daughter are at Brighton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE433

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
3 Jun 1831
Source of text:
MSL 6 / 138, Dep. c. 371, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Faraday0500a

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
30 June 1831
Source of text:
RI MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel5974

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.99
Summary:

Has met Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), who would be pleased to receive a deputation. The Council of the R.A.S. have appointed a deputation, including JH. F. W. Bessel's innovation with observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6478

From:
Francis Legatt Chantrey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.246
Summary:

Introducing a friend, Lieut. Lister Shaw, who has traversed the course of the River Amazon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8150

From:
Francis Maria Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.417
Summary:

Pleased by account of JH's wife and new baby [Isabella]. Copies passage and diagram from letter of Welsh clergyman trying to construct sound amplifier for pulpit. Asks JH to offer solutions. Husband L. P. Wilson sends regards. Forwarded JH's letters to FW's sister [Maria Edgeworth] in Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0497

From:
Gerard Moll
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
7, 9 and 10 June 1831
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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HENSLOW-171

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Charles Lyell
Date:
14 June 1831
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE248

From:
John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
6? Jun? 1831?
Source of text:
HS 16.345, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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HENSLOW-174

From:
George Johnston
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
29 June 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 214
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel11352

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.260
Summary:

Sends this letter by an Armenian minister from Vienna, who would like to become acquainted with prominent men and institutions of England. He will also carry back the gold chronometer for His Excellency. Will send payment for the chronometer as soon as he knows the amount due. JH's work on Light has made a great impression. Will any of JH's countrymen be attending the Vienna meeting in September?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11542

From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 June [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.459
Summary:

Is in financial difficulties, about to quit the farm, and would be grateful for a loan of £300.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11543

From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8] June [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.460
Summary:

Is grateful for his help. Encloses note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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