From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.66
Summary:
Many thanks for his reference. Will check it.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Many thanks for his reference. Will check it.
B.A.A.S. has announced its intention of giving up Kew Observatory. What does he think of the possibility of the R.S.L. taking it over for Magnetic Observations? Sends a copy of the Kew report, also a copy of a letter from [Balfour] Stewart.
Is obliged for his comments on the future of Kew Observatory. They differ from the others received, but they will be read out. Has he ever thought of publishing his reports to the R.S.L.? Thinks it would be a good idea if they could be published.
His object in suggesting that JH's reports should be purchased was to preserve them from oblivion.