From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1840]
Source of text:
RGO 6.693.94
Summary:
Asks for JH's help in trying to determine the likely cost of making magnetic observations at Greenwich.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Asks for JH's help in trying to determine the likely cost of making magnetic observations at Greenwich.
The Royal Observatory wants to make magnetic observations at Greenwich, and it appears will need to make some building alterations. Estimates are required immediately by the Admiralty/Treasury, and GA seeks JH's assistance.
Returns papers dealing with the treatment of Andries Stockenström by Sir George Napier.