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Herschel9104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1839-3]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20737 (C: RS:HS 22.41)
Summary:

Asks WW to approve cost of report forms to be sent to the Breslau Observatory. Has heard that WW's book is nearing completion and contains 'heresy.' Has just submitted a paper on 'photographical matters' to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
20] March [1839
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20738 (C: RS:HS 22.20)
Summary:

Informs WW about various matters relating to James Ross's expedition. Is considering purchasing a house in Kent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[31 March 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20739 (C: RS:HS 22.6)
Summary:

Thanks WW for some verses. Informs him that James Ross's expedition has been approved. Discusses various aspects of the expedition, e.g., the placing of instruments on Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9107

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20740 (C: RS:HS 22.24)
Summary:

WW, JH, and George Peacock must prepare a report for the B.A.A.S. on the magnetic expedition and observations; offers to draft it. Laments great loss of time in working on their committee. Is involved in buying a house in Hawkhurst.

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John Herschel Project
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