Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to (?), from Collingwood
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Discusses a paper sent to him by the recipient regarding experiments on electricity
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to (?), from Henley Street
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Turns down dinner invitation
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to A.J. Carrighan (BA 1803), from Slough
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Declines offer of Plumian Chair of astronomy but is flattered by sentiments expressed. Herschel states that he is not sure whether he wants to concentrate solely on astronomy after he has completed his father's work on nebulae. He feels he is better as a private amateur than as a professor and also wishes to pursue other lines of work
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Fearon Fallows (BA 1813) from Slough
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Proposes a renewal of the Cambridge examination system to Fallows who has been made an examiner. Suggests that the time is apposite as there are many supporters of changes
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Henry Wilkinson, from Bath
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Discusses the printing of the translation of Lacroix, asks for news of Cambridge, tells of holiday on Isle of Wight and gives news of Babbage, among other acquaintances
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Discusses the reprinting of Piazzi's catalogue of stars and whether the University Press will bear part of the expense
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Messrs Taylor and Hessey, from Collingwood
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Gives permission to use his letters in the 'Battle of the Standards'. (1) Asks for 100 copies so Herschel can send them to M.P.s.
(1) An attempt to instigate the use of metric measurements which Herschel campaigned against
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Messrs Taylor and Hessey, from Collingwood
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Asks for 250 copies of his letter regarding the standard measure
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Messrs Taylor and Hessey, from Collingwood
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Congratulates John Taylor for title 'Battle of the Standards'. Asks for three more copies for Herschel's sons. Points out one error concerning the measurements of a pyramid.Sends copies of a speech made in Leeds on measurements. Is sure the cause will triumph in the Houses of Parliament
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Miles Bland, from Slough
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Sends Bland a number of mathematical problems Herschell had posed during an 'uncomfortable ride from London to Slough, with disagreeable companions'
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer