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Herschel11481

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[15 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.394, 23.338, & 25.15.18
Summary:

Has got his paper on shooting stars. Comments on JL's theories of meteors. Pleased to hear a favorable account of Montague Lubbock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11482

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.395
Summary:

Read his letter with great pleasure. Would like to publish it with JH's permission. Incapable of mental exertion himself. Son Neville just married and set up in business. The Lubbocks are going abroad for 3 or 4 weeks. Looks forward to visiting JH in September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11483

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.396
Summary:

Looking forward to their visit to the JH's on the ninth. His own children are becoming versed in astronomy. Has sent JH's letter to the printer and will send him a proof later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11484

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.397
Summary:

Sends a proof, which please return with the necessary alterations and additions. JH's daughter is quite well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12830

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[14 August 1861]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0234; Reel 1054
Summary:

Explains JH's objections to JL's shadow-extinction hypothesis of meteors. Believes that several sorts of meteors—magnetoelectric, stony, vaporous, etc.—exist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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