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Herschel2010

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.42
Summary:

Replies to JH's letter of [9]-11 stating that he will do the article on statistics for JH's Admiralty Manual, and outlines what he expects it to include and to exclude. Asks JH for directions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2011

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.43
Summary:

States he has complied with Lord Auckland's and JH's wishes on the statistical section of the Admiralty Manual but fears such restrictions leave it little more than 'dry bones.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2012

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.44
Summary:

Writes about 'floss[?]-growers of Kent' in response to JH's letter. Characterizes the activity as a form of lottery and profit-making in the context of the free-trade/protectionist debate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2013

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.45
Summary:

Must consider and enquire before replying to JH's letter of yesterday. Sends volumes of the 'tables of revenue' for 1846 and 1847 to JH, plus a supplement relating to foreign countries. If this is not enough, let GP know.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2014

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1849-11-21 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.46
Summary:

Returns the proofs of [W. J.] Hamilton's paper, and hopes to send his contribution to the Admiralty Manual soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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