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Herschel1476

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Henry] Harvey
Date:
[6 April 1839]
Source of text:
WT 69294
Summary:

Thanks WH for the bulbs, seeds, and a book, which he sent from South Africa. JH describes how well the tubers that JH brought back from South Africa are doing. JH complains about the weather in England. Sends WH a specimen of a plant 'photograph' made with W. H. F. Talbot's newly devised system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2754

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.34
Summary:

Informs JH that a meteorological committee has been called. Discusses financial matters concerning the fixed observatories. Has written to [Thomas] Spring Rice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4350

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Phillips
Date:
[6 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.7
Summary:

Sends plans to construct barometer that he never built; invites JP to use the plans.

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John Herschel Project
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