From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.321
Summary:
Sends letter from [George] Gipps. WR wants to assists Gipps in astronomical pursuits. Asks JH for assistance.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Sends letter from [George] Gipps. WR wants to assists Gipps in astronomical pursuits. Asks JH for assistance.
Discusses WR's recent work on nature of storms. [Edward] Sabine suggested WR's paper be put into JH's 'Section [at B.A.A.S.] as Meteorology.' Sends copy of work on storms.
Discusses own efforts in meteorology. Must wait to print second edition of work on storms. Appreciates nomination for R.S.L., but has little time for such pursuits.
Bermuda Gazette will publish weekly report of weather. Will send reports to JH. Discusses work of others on storms.
Appreciates JH's praise of his meteorological work. Describes curious waterspouts in the sea and their boiling appearance.