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Herschel14199

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1855]-4-22
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0425; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwards letter from William Whewell. Referees seem to agree with Humphrey Lloyd's proposals. Busy with [Cambridge University] Commission business. Colleges are resisting proposed changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14200

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0426; Reel 1093
Summary:

Confer with William Whewell on magnetic observations, then notify GP. Health is improving. Cambridge residents are angry over proposed changes but ignore similar changes at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14201

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0427; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwarded JH's and Humphrey Lloyd's letters to G. B. Airy and William Whewell. Cannot attend B.A.A.S. meeting at Leeds. Does JH concur with Edward Sabine's latest suggestions?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14793

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842 or 1845]-5-22
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1206; Reel 1060
Summary:

GP's views on continuation of magnetic observatories in colonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7641

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Will soon marry [Frances] Selwyn, sister of Bishop of New Zealand. Favorable comments on [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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