From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[14 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.64
Summary:
G. B. Airy needs HL to send him the information used to set up colonial magnetic observatories.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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G. B. Airy needs HL to send him the information used to set up colonial magnetic observatories.
Is trying to reduce the ill feeling between GN and Andries Stockenström relating to the governing of the Cape colony; JH feels hampered by limited information.
Provides information [see GA's 1840-8-13] based on equipping the Breslau Observatory; also comments on lawyers, meteor showers, and photography.
Have deposited the title deeds for the Hawkhurst estate, and also the lease to Mr. Grover in a tin box lodged with Messrs. Drummond.