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Herschel12012

From:
Adalbert Adolf Mühry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.374
Summary:

About the financial arrangements for Caroline Herschel [see JH's 1844-1-2], and news of her health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2513

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.423
Summary:

Discusses prior meeting of B.A.A.S. to determine if [Cambridge] University would receive it. Says meeting went well. Asks if JH will agree to chair the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11206

From:
Adolph Theodor Kupffer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-10-15/27
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.95
Summary:

Sending his Magnetic and Meteorological Annual for 1842. Any publications in exchange should be addressed to the Institute of Mines, St. Petersburg.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3081

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.246
Summary:

Has worked hard to augment number of stations for horary observations. Now close to 80. Asks JH's advice whether the R.S.L. or B.A.A.S. would print his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3082

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.247
Summary:

Thanks for letter regarding equinoxes and solstices. Intends to work on physical phenomena of globe. Resumes meteorological observations. Awaits Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5891

From:
Agnes Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11 October [1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.16
Summary:

Requesting autographs for her niece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5885

From:
Agnes Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.10
Summary:

Many thanks for the autographs, which she will pass on to her niece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14817

From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1844]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends JH a letter from Thomas Maclear, in line with Francis Beaufort's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7997

From:
Alexander Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.264
Summary:

Begs JH to read enclosed [Essay on the Standard and Measure of Value, 2nd ed. 1832] by John Taylor and reconsider assisting the working classes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7999

From:
Alexander Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.266
Summary:

Regrets JH was dissuaded by arguments grounded on human pettiness. Explains why AW took strong stand on currency issue. Assurance that AW respects JH and did not paint him as evil.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10710

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.67
Summary:

Sending a letter via Ca'colia Gibson raising various queries regarding nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4181

From:
Ann Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.218
Summary:

Warington Smyth returns from mineral gathering expedition on the Continent for Cambridge and will present JH with a specimen of Herschelite. C. P. Smyth has sent sketches he made at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4110

From:
Ann Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.215
Summary:

Requests that JH write a recommendation for C. P. Smyth's nomination to the position of Astronomer Royal for Scotland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6891

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.190
Summary:

Regarding the workings of Insurance Companies and Benefit Societies. Recommends an actuary. Hopes JH will come down for the Anniversary meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6893

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.191
Summary:

Has just had a tract on Friendly Societies from J. W. Woolgar. Answers some queries regarding the work of such societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6894

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.192
Summary:

All the tables in Charles Ansell's work are expressed in decimals. Gives advice on type of insurance for sickness and death. Regarding the true inventor of J. E. Bode's law. Very few at the Anniversary dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6896

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-3
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.193
Summary:

Advice on how to start a Friendly Society. Calculated the sun's pull on the Earth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6902

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.194
Summary:

Is working on tables A and B. Further regarding Charles Ansell's life tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6903

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.195
Summary:

Sending more [life] tables. No age 65 in Charles Ansell's tables. Gives further advice on the running and financing of Friendly Societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6904

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.196
Summary:

Further regarding life tables and their workings. Francis Baily has a sheet of his grand catalogue on hand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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