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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Patrick Francis Robertson
Date:
[27 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.497 (C: RS:HS 23.234)
Summary:

Thanks PR for the sewerage book. Suggests a method of disposing of sewage in the river. Concerned about solid waste, which he thinks should be used as fertilizer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.368
Summary:

Needs advice concerning Egyptian money. Proposes coining money there as a solution to some of the problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.369
Summary:

Thanks JH for his comments on PR's plan for London drainage. Asks another question regarding the system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project