From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.97 (C: RGO 6.203.302)
Summary:
Has sent JH's report on N. L. Lacaille's star computations to William Whewell.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Has sent JH's report on N. L. Lacaille's star computations to William Whewell.
Has received JH's 'Report' proof regarding JH's description of specific gravity. Captive balloons. Would JH refer him to D. F. J. Arago's experiments on the shadow of a disk.
Sends JH a copy of draft report [see JH's 1841-1-20], and indicates procedure for coming meeting.
Comments specifically on the accuracy of surveyors' chains [see JH's 1841-8-13], together with brief comments on a few other matters.