From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[1825?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.479 (C: RS:HS 25.13.27)
Summary:
Has examined Edward Sabine's transit measurements; finds them unproblematic.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Has examined Edward Sabine's transit measurements; finds them unproblematic.
Has represented JS's interests as best JH can regarding JS's proposal. Describes himself as unskillful in such representations.
Defends Edward Sabine's transit observations, noting that JH supports them on practical rather than theoretical grounds.