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DCP-LETT-5703F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henry James Slack
Date:
2 Dec [1867]
Source of text:
Bruun Rasmussen (dealers) (March 2016)
Summary:

Explains that he has made it a rule not to write for periodicals, however eminent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel13058

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Strachey
Date:
[2 December 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0471.1 & -0471.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

'Not Sent.' Clarifies values quoted in JH's letter of 5 Nov. to RS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 December 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.359.543 (C: TxU:H/L-0026)
Summary:

Is still trying to bring the various definitions of the pound into agreement [see GA's 1867-11-30]; the question of weighing in air or vacuum remains as a problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9819

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.154
Summary:

Is pleased to hear his own sons are progressing well. Hopes Caroline (JH's daughter) will soon be able to come out. Is temporarily in charge of the Bombay army, which gives him plenty of work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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