From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1863 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.10
Summary:
Remains unconvinced by RF's ideas on gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Remains unconvinced by RF's ideas on gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere.
JH criticizes [Robert] Mallet's views on the nature of earthquakes and the upheaval of the earth.
Reports on and believes fit for publication paper [R.S.P.T., 153, 309-] by G. B. Airy on diurnal irregularities of terrestrial magnetism.
A short note to comment on photographs son John has sent; also inquires about prospects for the India survey John has discussed.