From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0514; Reel 1093
Summary:
Reduction of observations will begin immediately.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Reduction of observations will begin immediately.
Requests letter ascertaining William Mann's competence, assuring his hiring as astronomer at Madras.
Expresses satisfaction with results of continued magnetic and meteorological observations in various locations.
Regrets that he cannot offer JH the information he needs regarding the stature of service-men, but suggests places for further searching. Shares observations about relationships between dew point and barometer.
Assures JH that [Cape Results] will receive warm welcome in libraries of India. Suggests other recipients there. Send copies with dispatches from India House.