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Herschel1028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Walter Forman
Date:
20] September [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.22 (damaged portion of letter at RS:HS 25.2.20b)
Summary:

Still relating to the manuscript of WF's not yet returned to him [see JH's 1831-7-28], JH explains very carefully how it was sent back and where WF should look for it. [Correspondence books contain a shorter version, partly torn out.]

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Herschel9080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[20 September 1831]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20722 (C: RS:HS 25.2.21)
Summary:

Thanks WW for his favorable review of JH's Prelim. Discourse. Vernon Harcourt has asked JH for his views on the establishment of a B.A.A.S. Expresses some support but numerous reservations. Responds favorably to WW's suggestion that prominent scientists prepare surveys of their specialties for the meeting.

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