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KEMP61

From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
4 Dec 1846
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/41)
Summary:

Asks for assistance investigating raised beaches on the river Tweed around Galashiels.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

Herschel386

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.9.79
Summary:

Asks a number of questions that need answers before considering the purchase of a large new telescope for the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6955

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[4 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.231 & 22.290
Summary:

Would not like to become President and shirk the duties it involves, but if the R.A.S. cannot find someone else for the President then he will consent to let his name go forward. Has had a letter from W. H. Smyth on the same subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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