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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
From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.413
Summary:

Sending more ale. Abandoning AR's theory of comets coming from solar volcanoes, although he thinks it is somewhat consistent with observed phenomena of solar spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.174
Summary:

His paper on double stars is required for press so would be grateful if it could be sent along. The society is short of papers for reading so any JH can produce would be very welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
22 Oct 1831
Source of text:
MSD 3 / 119, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.175
Summary:

Encloses the proof of the first part of his paper, with queries. Regarding the seal used. Volume of the memoirs have been published. There are important matters for the next Astronomical Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.169
Summary:

Has just contacted Henderson who will be very pleased to call on JH any time that suits him. Awaits his reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Archive (Letter Book no. 3, p. 233)
Summary:

Believes he has found a "savant" for FitzRoy in CD, whom he describes as grandson of Erasmus Darwin and "full of zeal and enterprize".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bouvard
To:
?William Somerville
Date:
6 Sep 1831
Source of text:
MSB 10 / 349, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1831-3
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Thanks JH for sending a copy of his Prelim. Discourse; notes that it has been translated into German from a French translation. Laments that she is 'decaying.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
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
From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Received news from the Duke of Cambridge of JH's appointment to the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Losing her strength and eyesight. Describes a conversation with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.259
Summary:

Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
27 Feb 1831
Source of text:
MSB1 / 231, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.261
Summary:

Encloses a letter sent to his mother in Devonshire St.. Regarding JH's votes. His plan for removal prospers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
William Somerville
Date:
22 Jul 1831
Source of text:
MSB1 / 233, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
13 Aug 1831
Source of text:
MSB1 / 234, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse