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Herschel11736

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.98
Summary:

Definition at the Observatory last night was abominable; therefore no comparisons can be made between the stations. Much obliged for the details of the actinometer. Will call on JH later.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel2206

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.450
Summary:

Introduces [Charles?] Cameron. Received angry and excited letter from Charles Babbage. Discusses barometers. Heard Herschels may be travelling to Rio de Janeiro.

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John Herschel Project
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