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Herschel2508

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.418
Summary:

Thanks JH for communication to the [Cambridge Philosophical] Society. States the reactions of Cambridge faculty to the society. Gives dates for next meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2509

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 March [1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.419
Summary:

States that the [Cambridge Philosophical Society] meeting went well. Charges against council were proven unfounded with the help of a letter from [Webster?]. James Cumming has been experimenting with magneticogalvanic phenomena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2511

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.421
Summary:

Discusses study of Oolite beds. Mother recently died. Will bring paper to publisher. Discusses last Cambridge Philosophical Society meeting, [James] Wood, and [E. D.] Clarke. Cannot locate the crystal JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5882

From:
Agnes Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.7
Summary:

Invitation to dine with them; Sir Walter Scott is expected as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5883

From:
Agnes Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.8
Summary:

Invitation to spend the morning with them on the day they are expecting Sir Walter Scott.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5884

From:
Agnes Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.9
Summary:

Further invitation to breakfast with them and Sir Walter Scott.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN195

From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Apr 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/150, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 27 [March 1820]; extremely sorry for Smith's "family distress", hopes he and Lady [Pleasance] Smith will be well enough to come to London in May. His family well, though since the death of his "poor girl" in January they have had a "good deal of sickness"; more sickness in London this winter than ever known. Thinks Sir Joseph Banks has borne the winter well; Mrs [Catherine] Lambert not expected to ever recover her "reason", [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert cannot bear name of his wife to be mentioned.

"Linnean Transactions" vol 13 progressing "very slowly", conflicting opinions on presentation of [Joseph] Smith's [(1775-1857)] paper. Linnean Society's address to the King [George IV (1762-1830)] well received and printed in the "[London] Gazette". Pleased to hear that Smith is to "stick by" the original [Linnean Dining] Club; account of the division, fears consequences of break in Society's harmony which makes him more anxious than before to resign as Secretary.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel6326

From:
Alexis Bouvard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.88
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter and also for sending the regulations of the Astronomical Society on which he sees the names of many distinguished men. Accepts with gratitude the offer of his book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN1157

From:
Andrew Fountaine
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Dec 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/16/113, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Accepts Smith's invitation to Norwich, [Norfolk], and will be happy to also see [William] Roscoe, depending on the date. They have lost a "much valued friend" in death of [Thomas] Woodward.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN1158

From:
Andrew Fountaine
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Dec 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/16/114, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Regrets that he will no longer be able to visit Smith whilst [William] Roscoe is also visiting, and proposes next month instead.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN485

From:
André Thouin
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
14 Mar 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/10/23, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sends 100 kinds of seeds; list of desiderata.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2302

From:
Archibald Menzies
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Jan 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/24/22, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Investigated vacant Edinburgh botany professorship at Smith's request: the government made its first offer to [Robert] Brown on 18 December [1819], three days after the death of the late professor [Daniel Rutherford]; Brown refused the post and it was given to Dr [Robert] Graham [(1786-1845)]. Satisfaction he and "every well-wisher to the science" would have had if Smith had been appointed; believes it is worth £1000-1200 a year. Glasgow professorship still vacant but not as valuable. Will endeavour to procure Smith's late servant a position.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel12343

From:
Barnaba Oriani
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] August [1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.200
Summary:

Thanks for Regulations of the Astronomical Society. Is honored on being elected a member. Gives details of Theory of the Moon by G. A. Plana; also sends one of his own works, Elementi di trigonometria sferoidica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5174

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.124
Summary:

Please send instructions as to how he would like the rock crystals cut so that he can pass the instructions on to Wilson Lowry. Is sending two drawings of JH. Has heard from David Brewster that Edinburgh has established a prize like that of Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5176

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.126
Summary:

Recent happenings and committee decisions in the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5178

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.128
Summary:

Has had a letter from Davies Gilbert regarding the presidency of the Astronomical Society. Possible alternatives. Gives a problem of the law of chance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5179

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.129
Summary:

Was unable to attend council meeting of the Astronomical Society. Difficulties over the choosing of a president. Regarding the affairs of Sir Joseph Banks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5181

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.131
Summary:

Regarding his stove for his experiments. Problem with crystals. Printing of his book in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5394

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1820-4?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.341
Summary:

Has been experimenting with magnetism. Two persons wish to become Foreign Members of the [Astronomical Society?]. Regarding the Lucasian at Cambridge. Would like JH to procure the medal of [Matthew Boulton?] for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5182

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.132
Summary:

Informing him of the death of Isaac Milner. He should try for the Lucasian Professorship at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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