From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[30 May 1835]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 16 (C: RS:HS 25.4.11)
Summary:
Discusses reduction of barometric observations. Praises the Cape's climate.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Discusses reduction of barometric observations. Praises the Cape's climate.
Has just come from Scotland on his way to the continent for two or three months. Pleased to hear JH's work is making good progress. Does he know that David Brewster made observations for two days of the year? Has sent him his paper on polarization. Has been occupied by the preparation of his paper on optics. Hopes to reduce his observations made on the continent in 1832. Would like T. C. Robinson, the instrument maker, to see JH's instructions.