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Herschel2388

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.248
Summary:

Would be glad to accompany JH to Kew to see instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2390

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.249
Summary:

Will travel to Kew Tuesday. Encloses answer to Duke of Newcastle regarding proposal for colonies. Welcomes any comments from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2391

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.250
Summary:

Encloses letter from Colonial Office to R.S.L., which was referred to ES because [B. C.] Brodie was out of town. Brodie hopes to see JH when JH comes to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2392

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.251
Summary:

Plan of Colonial Office submitted to R.S.L. does not yet have a 'definite or practical shape.' Recommends JH as best person to aid in matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2394

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.253
Summary:

Discusses [Angelo] Secchi's letter. Can supply the Jesuits in Cuba with magnetic apparatus they need. Discusses Secchi's views on cause of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2457

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-11-7 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.311
Summary:

Must postpone meeting at Kew Observatory because of a severe cold. Asks JH to choose a later date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2461

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1 February [1858?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.315
Summary:

Sends section X and earlier paper on Kew and Nertschinsk disturbances, which supply key to theory of magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2476

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.330
Summary:

Returns polar maps. Advises on methods of map projection, favoring polar projection. Working on new maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2482

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.336
Summary:

Glad to have seen Lady Herschel and children. Is recovering slowly. Thanks JH for interest in [Francis] Ronalds's work. Discusses paper ES has submitted for R.S.P.T.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3271

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.158
Summary:

Hopes JH will present application of Kew Committee for financial aid at next council meeting. Includes suggestions for maximizing credibility of application.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3334

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.160
Summary:

Suggests postponing meeting of Wintringham Bequest Committee. Will bring up [Edward] Cooper's letter about comet memoir at next council meeting. Has worked out cost reductions for printing of R.S.P.T.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3341

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.130
Summary:

Encloses letters pertaining to committee decision, proposed by G. B. Airy and regarding which JH wrote a letter, to grant aid to Armagh Observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3529

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.131
Summary:

Proposes date for next and perhaps final R.S.L. government grant committee meeting. Wishes there were more funding. Predicts results of meeting. Updates on ES's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8926

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1858 (1859), 303-5
Summary:

States his detailed recommendations concerning the continuation, extension, and location of magnetic researches at various locations throughout the world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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