From:
Carl Friedrich Gauss
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.353
Summary:
Response to questions on magnetic circular sent out by JH [see JH's 1844-12-5].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Response to questions on magnetic circular sent out by JH [see JH's 1844-12-5].
CG having now received the Greenwich and Toronto observations, JH invites CG to write further material for the forthcoming publication.
Writing on behalf of the B.A.A.S. Magnetic and Meteorological Committee, JH invites CG to submit a reply to the materials sent to him.
Has not seen enough magnetical and meteorological observations to judge their effectiveness. Encourages British government to continue these, but perhaps reduce frequency.