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Herschel14280

From:
Alexander F. Ridgway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0444; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Printed notice] Latest developments at Royal Agricultural and Commercial Society of British Guiana, including plans to form branch in London. Observer for Astronomical and Meteorological Society recently sailed for British Guiana with full complement of instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-911

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
2 Sept [1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.1–2)
Summary:

Encloses signed receipt for promissory note for £150 from John Murray. Hopes to have pleasure of meeting him soon. Is particularly obliged for promise of information on success of volume.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-913

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
3[–4] Sept 1845
Source of text:
DAR 153: 109
Summary:

"All about household and money matters." The family is now living on about £1000 per annum. Plans a new walk and additions to the house.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-912

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[3 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 40
Summary:

Condolences on JDH’s grandfather’s death.

When his wife can move, they will go to Staffordshire.

Returns some books; would like to see copy of Kosmos [by Alexander von Humboldt]. Would be proud owner of JDH’s work [Flora Antarctica (1844–7)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-915

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[10 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 41
Summary:

Going to Shrewsbury on Monday.

Means to attempt the question of species: "though I shall get more kicks than half-pennies, I will, life serving, attempt my work".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-917

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[18 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 42
Summary:

Kosmos [by Alexander von Humboldt] has arrived safely.

CD acknowledges his presumption in speculating on variation without having worked out his due share of species, but "for nine years it has been anyhow the greatest amusement to me".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel2305

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.176
Summary:

Consulting with [Adolphe] Quetelet regarding some magnetic instruments. Discusses reply of Treasury regarding various endeavors. Discusses shipping charges on Russian materials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel122

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.530
Summary:

Is not clear what the statement from Robert Peel means [see JH's 1845-9-29 or earlier].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1762

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.3
Summary:

Is anxious to know whether JH has used William Simms's object glass, and seeks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-1244

From:
Henry Goulburn
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
9 September 1845
Source of text:
University of Leeds Library, Special Collections BC Extra-illus From The letters of Queen Victoria 1837-1861 Vol.2, pt.1, opp. p.45
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel10943

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.287
Summary:

JH will hear in due course of the resignation of Mr. Young, the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst. Thinks something must be done quickly to improve matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10945

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.289
Summary:

Was at Hawkhurst for a few days but was unable to call on JH. Further regarding the case of the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst, Mr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12533

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.403
Summary:

Is sending JH some powder that HP thinks might be a good compound for polishing telescope specula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-982

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
1 September 1845
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library Add 7652. IE. 130
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-231

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
20 September 1845
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 66
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-910

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Sept [1845]
Source of text:
DAR 100: 14–15
Summary:

JDH’s grandfather’s death.

Collecting testimonials for the Edinburgh chair.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-914

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[4–9 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 104: 208–9
Summary:

The most experienced botanists argue for the "validity of species in nature". Against taxonomic "splitters".

CD’s Cape Tres Montes plants.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-916

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Sept 1845
Source of text:
DAR 100: 55–6
Summary:

Thanks for Journal of researches.

Puzzled over pea flower from Cape Tres Montes.

Thinks species a fair and most profitable subject for discussion, but has no formed opinion of his own.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel7384

From:
James Basire
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.38 and verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Sent proofs of JH's plates and drawings. Will send proofs of 'large Nebula.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11913

From:
Johann Heinrich Mädler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.275
Summary:

About a number of astronomical matters, including double stars. Provides observations and calculations for Gamma Virginis. Also comments on lunar models.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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