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Herschel8898

From:
Adolph Theodor Kupffer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1845]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1845 (1846), 18-19 (French)
Summary:

Reports in considerable detail on magnetical and meteorological observation in Russia. Supports the idea of international conference of leaders in such work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6248

From:
B. Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.9
Summary:

Sends the printed receipt for £1,000 being the amount of Francis Baily's legacy. Please sign and send it to his own bankers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000473

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
27 February 1845
Source of text:
MM/9/53, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

DCP-LETT-821

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:
[3–4 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
Sotheby’s (dealers) (28 March 1983)
Summary:

News of the children and books he is reading.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-810

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:
[7–8 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 210.8: 22
Summary:

Mainly news of the three children.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-822

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward William Brayley
Date:
7 Feb 1845
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.41)
Summary:

Discusses EWB’s application for a position and his qualifications.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-823

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Trenham Reeks
Date:
[before 8 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 39: 51–2
Summary:

CD sends queries on chemical composition of various Beagle mineral specimens.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-824

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[8 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.42)
Summary:

Remarks on fossils described in A. D. d’Orbigny’s Voyage dans l’Amérique méridionale.

Asks CL whether he has talked with John Murray concerning 2d ed. [of Journal of researches].

Mentions conversation with Hugh Cuming about South American shells. Has had G. B. Sowerby (elder) look at some specimens.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-826

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[10 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 27
Summary:

Congratulates JDH and condoles with him on possible position at Edinburgh. Although CD will miss him bitterly, he encourages JDH to view it as a good opportunity.

Sorry to hear that Humboldt is failing.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-827

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[13 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 69a)
Summary:

News of his family and his own health. He is able to work three hours a day on the geology of South America.

Harriet Martineau is greatly excited by mesmerism.

Tells of Sydney Smith’s dream.

Asks for some [S. American] potatoes to test "sporting".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-828

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Leonard Jenyns; Leonard Blomefield
Date:
14 Feb [1845]
Source of text:
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Summary:

Discusses checks on growth of species population; use of term "mutation" in his species theory. His belief in species mutability.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Tyndall0317

From:
E. D. Steuart
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
February 5th 1845
Source of text:
MS JT/1/TYP/10/3323, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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Tyndall0318

From:
E. D. Steuart
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
February 17thh 1845
Source of text:
MS JT/1/TYP/10/3324, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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HENSLOW-322

From:
L. Ebrington
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
14 February 1845
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 137
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel14385

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Observations from H.E.I.C. stations were supposed to be sent to foreign secretary of R.S.L. Prospects for persuading H.E.I.C. to reduce and publish these. Best methods of publication. Toronto volume should be available next week. Report by W. R. Birt was delayed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14386

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

How to obtain copies of H.E.I.C. observations. Humphrey Lloyd never intended to process data from H.E.I.C. observatories; these were added to survey after Lloyd's original (1838) offer to superintend B.A.A.S. observations. Sends copy of Toronto volume to JH to use as model for H.E.I.C. publications. Asks for JH's suggestions for Arctic observations next winter. Encloses note from [T. R.] Robinson in Parsonstown.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14387

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Lists 17 foreign and six English scientists to whom ES sent JH's letter and Toronto volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-809

From:
Edward Forbes
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 14 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 43.1: 47–8
Summary:

Sends information on Gryphaea orientalis. [See South America, p. 212.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10941

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.285
Summary:

Sends the Ticehurst Account books. Comments on the various funds. Regarding the local rates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10942

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.286
Summary:

Sends the amended books. Regarding payment by the week or day. Hopes that the dispute with Mr. Morrell can be amicably settled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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