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Herschel12326

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.183
Summary:

Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5720

From:
Achille Brachet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1855-11
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.211
Summary:

On telescopes and their fittings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5719

From:
Achille Brachet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.210
Summary:

Concerning telescopes and their fittings, and queries relative to them. Intends to publish a work on them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2537

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.446
Summary:

Has JH received the second or third of AS's Cambridge Paleozoic? Asks about William Whewell's pamphlets regarding the University. Describes trip to Scotland.

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

Herschel10721

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.74
Summary:

Sends a letter of praise for the family Herschel, including especially JH and his father, William.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12076

From:
Amelia Matilda Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.442-3
Summary:

Pleased to hear that JH's daughter is to be her successor. Thinks the Queen is right though AM's letters will not turn out to be so pro-slavery as given out to be. [Postscript gives reasons for her resignation.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12077

From:
Amelia Matilda Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.444
Summary:

Regrets to hear that JH has been ill. Gives the title of her book and the reasons for her views on slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1143

From:
Andrew Ramsay
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
30 Sept 1855
Source of text:
MS JT/1/R/3, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel7029

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.270
Summary:

Hopes to hear how he is progressing. Looks as though he wanted rest and air. Sends a theorem for his consideration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7030

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Miss Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.271
Summary:

Has not heard from her father for some time. Would she inform her father that Richard Sheepshanks died this morning of apoplexy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7032

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.272
Summary:

Was pleased to see his handwriting again especially as he had heard that JH had died. Elizabeth Baily was upset by the death of Richard Sheepshanks. Will be going down for the funeral tomorrow and hopes to meet G. B. Airy and William Simms. Both of JH's daughters have corresponded with him over his health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7033

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.273
Summary:

Is glad to hear that his health is improving. Has been preparing the wording of a tablet to be erected in memory of Richard Sheepshanks. Sends a proof of one of his theorems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7034

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.274
Summary:

Was pleased to hear from Elizabeth Baily that JH is improving in health. Knows a doctor who can produce jaundice. Plan is on foot to publish Francis Baily's travels in America. Hopes JH will allow his life of Baily to be included. Monument to Richard Sheepshanks is under consideration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7036

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.275
Summary:

Was pleased to see his signature again and to hear that he is in good spirits. He will turn into a chemist. Will send him a proof of his article and appendices upon Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7037

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.276
Summary:

Thinks of putting JH's notes at the end of the life [of Francis Baily].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7039

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.277
Summary:

JH's handwriting is improving, which shows he is on the mend. Does not propose to show the failure of the scale. Quotes an error in his Latin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7040

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.278
Summary:

Submitting a vote for JH's comment. Quotes various points of Latin grammar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7042

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.279
Summary:

Is glad to hear his health is improving. Has heard that JH is holding a large reception for all his descendents. Is progressing well with the book [on Francis Baily]. Sends a puzzle in spherical trigonometry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5015

From:
B. Anderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.396
Summary:

Thanking him for his recommendation of BA's son for service at the Stationery Office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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