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DCP-LETT-452

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[5 Dec 1838]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 163
Summary:

Sends congratulations on CD’s forthcoming marriage.

Has received some of the reptiles back from G. Bibron, who has named them. TB will get "some subjects in readiness for figuring" by CD’s date.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Faraday1122

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
5 December 1838
Source of text:
LA MS 38-34
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel1234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.67
Summary:

Writes about arrangements for an R.S.L. council meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3017

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.127
Summary:

Has spent much time in Petersburg dealing with Pulkowa affairs. Mentions his works that he has recently sent to JH. Thanks for comments on his 'Mensurae Micrometricae.' Looks forward to publication of JH's work at the Cape. Discusses suitability of the Russian winter for astronomical work. Requests JH's opinion of the instruments made by [J. G.?] Repsold and designated for Pulkowa. Comments on the heliometer. Invites JH to opening of Pulkowa Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton fMS Am 1301.1 (17)
Summary:

Despite respecting the distinguished company in the Geological Society, JH must refuse its presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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