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Herschel1445

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[18 May 1867]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H715
Summary:

Comments on the time needed by JH's son [John] to perform observations requested by R.S.L.; thanks for list of tutors [see GS's 1867-5-13].

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John Herschel Project

Herschel984

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[18 May 1867]
Source of text:
JHS 6.54
Summary:

The R.S.L. proposes sending telescopic and spectroscopic equipment to India to observe the solar eclipse of 1868. They want to know if son John would be prepared to make the observations. John could use some of his leave time in England to prepare.

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