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Herschel12879

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Richard Owen
Date:
[19 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0289; Reel 1054
Summary:

If only one observer is assigned to Peking, observations could not be conducted. Describes staff and expenses at other magnetic observatories. Edward Sabine's plan to adapt all instruments to photographic self-registering instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14177

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0403; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to review R.S.L.'s reply to Prince Albert regarding extension of B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations. RO enjoyed photo[micro]graphs of aquatic animalcules; these give clear insight into 'the spontaneous production of the species....'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14178

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0404; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Treasury replied unfavorably to request for extension of magnetic observations. C. E. Trevelyan suggests that joint letter from JH and presidents of R.S.L. and B.A.A.S. proposing only one observer (no observatory) at Peking would be acceptable, if estimated cost is included. No other locations will be approved. This concession was made possible by influence of Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel149

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.532
Summary:

The Treasury has, with great reluctance, agreed to establish one magnetic observatory at Peking, rather than the extensive plans proposed [see Edward Sabine's 1858-6-26].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3447

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Richard Owen
Date:
[22 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS MC.5.381
Summary:

Discusses proposal to establish magnetic and meteorological observatories at Peking, Newfoundland, Vancouver, and Falkland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8592

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Richard Owen
Date:
[22 December 1858]
Source of text:
Dunedin Public Lib. (C: TxU:H/L-0290; Reel 1054 & RS Sa.668)
Summary:

Sends RO a note from G. B. Airy on the inadvisability of having a meteorological observatory in Peking. JH agrees with Airy. When William Whewell arrives for a visit, JH will seek his advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1590

From:
Richard Owen
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
February 18th, 1859
Source of text:
pp. 193-4, Glaciers of the Alps
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Tyndall1647

From:
Richard Owen
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 12. /59
Source of text:
Add MS 63092, ff. 16-227v, BL
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Tyndall2150

From:
Richard Owen
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Oct 11th 1864
Source of text:
MS JT/1/O/3, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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FVM-61-08-24

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
24 August 1861
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, MSS OC 62 (Owen correspondence), vol. XIX, ff. 359-62
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-62-03-25a

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
25 March 1862
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, MSS OC 62 (Owen correspondence) vol. XIX, ff. 363-4
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-63-01-26

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
26 January 1863
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London. General Library, MSS OC 62, Owen correspondence, vol. XIX, ff. 365-9
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-64-08-25c

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
25 August 1864
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, Owen correspondence, vol. XIX, ff. 405-8
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-64-09-25

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
25 September 1864
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, MSS OC 62 (Owen correspondence), vol. XIX, ff. 370-3, 401
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-65-07-26b

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
26 July 1865
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, Owen correspondence, vol. XIX, ff. 380-1
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-66-10-25b

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
25 October 1866
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, Owen correspndence, vol. XIX, f. 374
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-66-12-25c

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
25 December 1866
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Zoology Library, John Gould. Australian collection, Zoology Library MSS Gou B. Mueller, Ferdinand, (Cassowary)
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-69-04-14

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
14 April 1869
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, General Library, Owen Correspondence, Vol. XIX, ff. 376-7
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-74-10-06a

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
6 October 1874
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London,, Owen correspondence, vol. XIX, ff. 378-9
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-78-10-30

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
30 October 1878
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London, Archives, DF200/14, Letters 1878 L-Z, f. 379
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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