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Herschel2773

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.53
Summary:

Explains that the purpose of his trip with Humphrey Lloyd is to 'establish the cooperation of the continental magnetic observatories.' Desires that the trip be authorized by the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2774

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.54
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Sees no problem in adding an officer to the staff of each observatory, if necessary. Remarks on a cheap but fragile magnetometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3061

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.216
Summary:

Addresses a few last words before departing for Italy with his wife. Sends 3 memoirs just published. Will be in Paris to observe meteors. Proposes to redo terrestrial magnetism observations in Italy.

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John Herschel Project
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