From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:
A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.
A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.
Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.
Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.
Regarding instructions for James Dunlop at Parramatta Observatory. Richard Copeland has been reappointed to the Meteor, now renamed Beacon.
Is sending letters from Thomas Henderson, the Cape Astronomer, also observations from St. Helena.
Sending letter for him which was delivered to the Admiralty. Has had a letter from James South who is pleased with his reception in Copenhagen.