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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Observations from H.E.I.C. stations were supposed to be sent to foreign secretary of R.S.L. Prospects for persuading H.E.I.C. to reduce and publish these. Best methods of publication. Toronto volume should be available next week. Report by W. R. Birt was delayed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

How to obtain copies of H.E.I.C. observations. Humphrey Lloyd never intended to process data from H.E.I.C. observatories; these were added to survey after Lloyd's original (1838) offer to superintend B.A.A.S. observations. Sends copy of Toronto volume to JH to use as model for H.E.I.C. publications. Asks for JH's suggestions for Arctic observations next winter. Encloses note from [T. R.] Robinson in Parsonstown.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Lists 17 foreign and six English scientists to whom ES sent JH's letter and Toronto volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project