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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[4 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.24
Summary:

Provides detailed observations made by JH on his ascent up Monte Rosa in the Alps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[24 November 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0373.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggestions by Alexander von Humboldt will be added to R.S.L. report regarding J. C. Ross's expedition. Send copy of Humboldt's letter so that it too may be included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
1831-10-3/4
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12226, f.114
Summary:

Sends JH's observations and measurements made during JH's Sept. 1821 ascent of a peak near Mt. Rosa. Also sends JH's observations of Mt. Etna made in June 1824.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[20 October 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.49 (C: TxU:H/L-0263; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Conveys to GE nine resolutions passed at the B.A.A.S. meeting supporting a southern hemisphere expedition of discovery, especially concerned with magnetism, and also the establishment of a series of magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[5 November 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.55 (draft: RS:HS 7.36b & C: 21.268)
Summary:

Is prepared to see GE anytime about resolutions [see JH's 1838-10-20]. Outlines the requirements of the Cape Observatory for more efficient service. Eloquently pleads the case for government support of research in the physical sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project