Letters and picture (dated 1812-1955), documents relating to Herschel's 1839 paper, 'The Art of Photography', given to the Royal Society, (dated 1833-1979), Herschel's notebooks.
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
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
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Is sorry to have left Cambridge. Tells of drinking habits and other activities. Gives humorous advise to Whittaker to study hard
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
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Rev. John William Whittaker
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Tells of the weakened condition of his father. Asks for news of Jones and tells of sending a paper of Brownhead's to J. Banks at the Royal Society. Recounts recent visit to Torquay with Babbage and how that reinvigorated his analytical faculties. Gives news of Peacock and Babbage. States that he will send the appendix to Lacroix
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 Rev. John William Whittaker, from Slough
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Asks for news of Cambridge acquaintances and gives news of Graham's new book 'On Population'. Gives news of his work on algebra
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Rev. John William Whittaker, from Slough
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Tells of work in progress; books on algebra, translation of Lacroix. Also discusses the polishing of mirrors for Herschel's father's telescope. Mentions mutual acquaintances, discusses the actions of Wood, the Master of St John's, and tells of a visitor with an algebraic equation
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter, signed, from Herschel to Rev. John William Whittaker, from Slough
Part of Papers of Sir John Herschel
Asks for news from Cambridge, tells of Summer spent walking in Devonshire with Babbage, asks Whittaker to investigate the monetary transactions involved with a room of Herschel's. Notes the death of the philosopher, Delue
Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871) Knight, astronomer