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DCP-LETT-361A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[20 June 1837]
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4524 paper 25824)
Summary:

Upon the advice of Captain Beaufort and with embarrassment to himself CD asks JSH whether he would be perfectly willing personally to take the letter requesting government assistance directly to Thomas Spring Rice [Chancellor of the Exchequer].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel11745

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.107
Summary:

Had an unfortunate accident with the rods yesterday; one was smashed by the force of the wind. Intends to stake the whole line before the actual measurement takes place. Will calculate JH's Brisbane stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
20] June [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Not surprised that the measuring rods broke; knew that they were top heavy. Discusses improvements. Very busy. A horse stepped on JH's foot, but no broken bones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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