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Herschel6426

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.194
Summary:

Would like his views on binocular vision. Regarding David Brewster's theories on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6429

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.197
Summary:

Thanks for his kind letter. Is surprised that the formation of flint attracted him. Comments on this and similar matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6430

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.198
Summary:

Is glad he is reconsidering the question of temperature. Regarding the deep sea thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6431

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.199
Summary:

Hopes that he found the report of the Porcupine Expedition worth his consideration. Sends a paper in which he examines the question of the Gulf Stream.

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