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Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Rev. John William Whittaker

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 9
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7 July 1814

Apologises in a florid manner for not writing sooner. Notes the monarchist leanings of the general public, states that he has been busy with scientific experiments involving goose livers. Will visit the Lakes as soon as time will allow. States that he is involved in a wide array of projects. Asks for samples from a slate mine near to Whittaker

Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to R. L. Longbottom, from Henley Street

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 24
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27 May 1851

Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel

Has not had time to look at Sir George Cayley's work on the Earth

Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Professor William Buckland, President of the British Association, from Slough

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 21
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16 August 1832

Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel

Herschel discusses his position as a councillor of the British Association for the coming year and Buckland's role in the institution

Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to P. le Neve Foster, Royal Society of Arts, from the Royal Mint

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 26
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24 January 1855

Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel

Turns down an invitation to chair a meeting of the Royal Society but hopes to be able to attend if his health allows

Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to 'My Dear General', from Collingwood

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 23
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11 August 1848

Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel

Discusses a memorandum about refraction written by the General. Suggests sources for more information and examples

Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Miles Bland, from Slough

Herschel/Box 1/Bland/D11
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29 December 1814

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

Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Messrs Taylor and Hessey, from Collingwood

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 28
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4 June 1863

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

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 29
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11 June 1863

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

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 30
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17 December 1863

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 [James Wood, Master 1815-39] the very Rev., the Dean of Ely

Herschel/Box 1/Letter 18
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March 1821

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

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