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From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0643.4 (C: RGO 6.359.548)
Summary:

Thanks JH for his clear letter [see JH's 1867-12-3] about the pound weight standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1867]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #47
Summary:

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Busy with trip to Italy. Announces intention to dedicate entire next year to his Physique sociale. Thanks JH for his comments on AQ's son's work on temperature. Also grateful for commendation on AQ's history of science. Brings up AQ's son's work on proper motion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project