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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.67
Summary:

Agrees that in the R.S.L., Geology belongs under Terrestrial Physics, and would be there had it not its own committee. Says Terrestrial Magnetism no longer belongs under the head of Atmospheric Physics. Claims he plans to discontinue his membership in the R.S.L. if his committee is no longer in charge of terrestrial magnetism. Refers to the awarding of medals.

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John Herschel Project
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