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Herschel13717

From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0072; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends copy of proposed warrant of appointments to Board of Visitors of Royal Observatory. Asks JH to make alterations and forward these to John Wrottesley by [17 June].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7682

From:
Alexander Bridport Becher and Captain R[obert] Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1859]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.4; Reel 10
Summary:

[Form letter] Announces 4 June visitation of Royal Observatory by Board of Visitors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13822

From:
Alexander Cornewall Duff-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0171; Reel 1087
Summary:

Directions for entering into JH's position as Master of Mint will be sent to JH from Treasury. George Maule approved JH's method for posting security bond. Committee has recommended abolishing official fees, but this has not yet been done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall0778

From:
Alexander Cumming
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
MS JT/2/6/c; MS JT/1/TYP/1/257, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel13862

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0210; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon] will see JH at 11 o'clock this morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9812

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.147
Summary:

Soldiers are suffering in this unhealthy country for want of occupation. Hopes he has been able to lighten his duties at the Mint. Administration seems inefficient in the supply to the troops.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9813

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.148
Summary:

Would like a letter from JH giving him authority to have the box to open. Is busy with the Report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9815

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.150
Summary:

Has been very busy; otherwise he would have acknowledged his cheque before. Is glad to hear better news from India. Bad organization for the arming of the British troops in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10586

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.464
Summary:

Intends to stand for the University of Cambridge and would be pleased to receive his vote and interest. [Note on JH's reply: Shall have his vote; in any case will not vote against him.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10587

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.465
Summary:

Would be grateful if JH would allow his name to be added to AH's Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13829

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0176; Reel 1087
Summary:

Points out error in JH's scale of solar system in Outlines Astr. and in JH's article on solar system in Penny Cyclopaedia. Returns papers borrowed from JH two years ago. [JH annotation: No error; AE misinterpreted it.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13830

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0177; Reel 1087
Summary:

Apologizes for citing nonexistent error in JH's Outlines Astr. [see AE's 1851-3-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel9285

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.39
Summary:

Sending his completed universal alphabet with comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9286

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.40
Summary:

Would like JH's support for his candidature for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9287

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.41
Summary:

Will bring down his R.S.L. form to Collingwood. Regarding the phonetics of Hindustani.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11111

From:
Alexander K. Johnston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.448
Summary:

His letter and accompanying packet arrived for which accept his best thanks for the valuable contribution to the literature of physical geography. Is gratified by JH's commendation of his own Physical Atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14782

From:
Alexander Shaw
To:
Henry John Temple
Date:
[7 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1047; Reel 1083
Summary:

Copy [in JH's hand] of doctor's prescription for four to five weeks of bed rest and country air for JH before resuming duties at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7978

From:
Alexander Wight, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.245
Summary:

New method for constructing circular lenses up to 10-feet diameter for £50. Focusing power sufficient to melt metals. Wants to send 3-inch sample to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7979

From:
Alexander Wight, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.246
Summary:

Sends small lens. Its components neither parallel nor concentric; contains water. Suggests new polishing method. Estimates 4-foot lens would cost £7-£8. [JH Note: Tested and returned lens. Noted advantages and deficiencies and suggests improvements. Listed others who built similar lenses.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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