From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.67
Summary:
Writes about arrangements for an R.S.L. council meeting.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Writes about arrangements for an R.S.L. council meeting.
Describes his meeting with Francis Beaufort and James Ross. Strongly urges that the Southern magnetic research begin in the spring. Speaks of efforts to have the expedition approved by the R.S.L., which is favored by the Board.
Writes of finding barometric data from some 1836 meteorological observations. Is sending two diagrams. Offers to help JH write a report for the R.S.L.
Encloses maps from the Magnetic Department and a paper published in 1836.