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Herschel12509

From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.375
Summary:

No decision has yet been made about closing or moving the observatory, but thanks JH for his letter [see JH's 1852-5-19], which may become useful support for retaining the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3086

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.251
Summary:

Lists volumes for JH sent to R.S.L. One includes observations of transit instrument of 1836-1839. Also follow-up on climate of Belgium. Thanks for wonderful reception in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001500

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
14 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/19/103, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000751

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
24 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/12/71, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel13831

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0178; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes second edition of AE's phonetic Latinis alphabet, referred to by JH in Admiralty Manual. Sent copy to C. K. J. Bunsen. This will be discussed at Society of Arts's Education Exhibition on 31 July. Encloses printed circular. Hopes JH will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2532

From:
Alexander William Williamson
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
22 May 1852
Source of text:
RI MS F1 L/1/14
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel8769

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1852]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Thanks JH for JH's review of AH's Cosmos. Recommends E. H. DuBois-Reymond to JH's attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6604

From:
Alvan Clark
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.341
Summary:

Has a copy of JH's book on astronomy, which AC values. Has been carrying out experiments with the grinding of object glasses. Remarks on various points relating to telescopes. Intends to search for double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6605

From:
Alvan Clark
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.342
Summary:

Has found an error in the printed list he sent recently. Wonders if a certain star listed has ever been observed as a double.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0610

From:
Andrew Ramsay
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
18 March 1852
Source of text:
MS JT/1/R/2, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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Tyndall0637

From:
Anne Wynne
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
3d July
Source of text:
MS JT/1/W/88, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel7636

From:
Annibal de Gasparis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852-3-21 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.3; Reel 9
Summary:

[JH note:] Annibal de Gasparis acknowledged receipt of JH's Cape Results [sent in 1847] 'by letter of March 21/52!!'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9697

From:
Annibal de Gasparis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.46
Summary:

Has discovered another new planet [Psyche]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2610

From:
Arthur-Auguste De La Rive
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
24 December 1852
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel7013

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.261
Summary:

Has been examining and sorting all Francis Baily's correspondence with a view to its preservation. Suggests Greenwich as a suitable repository for most of it. Will be returning JH's letters for his selection of important letters to be preserved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7015

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.262
Summary:

The job [of sorting Francis Baily's correspondence] may be done at leisure. All his family are at Herne Bay. Regarding chronology. Annibal De Gasparis will be equal with J. R. Hind when he locates another planet. Is astonished how well books last.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001499

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
7 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/19/102, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel14240

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14241

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Finds it scandalous that BP has been promoted without an increase in salary: '... in this Establishment, I have been degraded from what was my due as an Artist.' Wishes to take up the matter with the Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14242

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks JH to give him a few days before making a reply to the proposed pension offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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