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Herschel3430

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[9 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.354 (C: RS:HS 22.43)
Summary:

Comments on several different reports; also on some experiments that lead JH to think much of the radiant energy of the Sun is absorbed in the atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3491

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1840]
Source of text:
RS MM 11.191
Summary:

On the 'misfortunes & mishaps' of the Aden magnetic observatory and on the proper care of magnetical instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3528

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[12 October 1853]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.361
Summary:

Hopes JL will call application of JH's brother-in-law for position of Secretary of Bank of Asia to attention of a director, who is JL's relative.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3600

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 January 1838]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.352
Summary:

Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3602

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.360
Summary:

Asks whether JL wishes to present method [see JH's 1847-12-4] at next R.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7566

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.83; Reel 9
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of [JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8763

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[24 October 1851]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Cannot accept JL's kind invitation. Predicts a storm regarding the jury awards for the Great Exhibition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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