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Herschel3066

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.221
Summary:

Says JH's interest in AQ's work has been source of motivation. Notes that on 21 September and 21 December, aurora borealis and magnetic perturbations have been spotted. Asks where to procure an actinometer in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3067

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.222
Summary:

Is thrilled about 4 aides to help with meteorological and magnetic observations. Points out that number of stations participating in horary observations increased to 22. Lists them. Hopes to go to Plymouth [B.A.A.S. meeting].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3068

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.223
Summary:

Announces results of last observations, both magnetic and meteorological. Hopes to see JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3069

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.224
Summary:

Found letter sent at the R.S.L. Left with William Whewell for Plymouth. Results are forthcoming on meteorological observations that JH suggested. Regrets not seeing JH in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3070

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.225
Summary:

Presents best wishes to Lady Herschel. Regrets not having met on account of meeting with [G. B.] Airy at Greenwich. Is keeping four pictures of JH and has offered 2 additional ones to Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3071

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.226
Summary:

Regrets not having seen JH in England. Discusses horary observations. Lists current projects. Talks about C. F. Gauss's reactions to magnetic observations by JH in two hemispheres and difference of lines for Europe and America. Gives results for August meteors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3072

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.227
Summary:

System of meteorological observation works well but no English station. AQ is willing to publish results in England if need be. Points out additional observers for September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3073

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.228
Summary:

Discusses meteorological observations. Stations increased from 26 to 28. Talks about 36 hours versus 24 hours periodical observations and asks for JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3075

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.240
Summary:

As 'perpetual Secretary' of the Academy, AQ expresses thanks for JH's work 'On the Advantages to be Obtained by a Revision and Re-arrangement of the Constellations.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9737

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.84
Summary:

Introducing Professor [L. F.] Wartmann of Lausanne University. Observations on the comet of Edmond Halley. Has had many afflictions during the winter. Has been working in the meteorological field lately. Death of [S.] L'Huil[l]ier in March. Would like Wartmann to see G. B. Airy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1694

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.180
Summary:

Apologizes for illness preventing him from coming to Collingwood; comments on the South African political picture, and AS's intention to retire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4294

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.26
Summary:

Express gratitude for JH's role in recommending him for baronet. Reports on the political situation in the colony.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6883

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.185
Summary:

Regarding JH's telescope. Includes a rhyme on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6885

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.186
Summary:

Points out an error JH has made concerning J. E. Bode's law. What is the proper notation for the satellites?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3845

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1841]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Angry that many call William Herschel's 40-ft. reflecting telescope 'useless.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3844

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1841]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Lists those who visited CH on her birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14696

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0684; Reel 1084
Summary:

List of papers JH took from CLH on his 'last visit' to [Hanover]. Miscellaneous notes about relatives and acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5351

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.298
Summary:

Regarding the missing picture [RS:HS.2.297].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12358

From:
Charles Hippolyte de Paravey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.215
Summary:

Commenting on ancient star maps, and noting that not all ancient stars can be identified now. Further talks about ancient meanings of heavenly bodies together with much lore including astrology, astronomy, and mythology. [Many parts of this letter illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12359

From:
Charles Hippolyte de Paravey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.216
Summary:

Comments on the death of a mutual [?] acquaintance. Adds additional information about ancient constellations [see CP's 1841-10-29]. Complains about editors, publishers, and others who do not take CP's work seriously. [Many parts of this letter illegible.]

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