From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[21 August 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0462; Reel 1055
Summary:
Apologizes for hurried note sent earlier. Sends correction for JH's version of the 'Well.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Apologizes for hurried note sent earlier. Sends correction for JH's version of the 'Well.'
Considering severe famine in Orissa province, JH believes that WJH's request for leave to return to England is untimely, particularly because WJH's superior is also leaving. Letter from [C. F.] Montresor speaks highly of WJH's expertise in irrigation. Suggests that WJH stay and help.
Thanks EC for her sonnet; talks about solar photography.
Sending various publications by JH on light. [Responding to CH's queries], explains the nature of color and the action of the sun and stars in producing heat and light.
Answers LF's queries of 4 Aug.