From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.175
Summary:
Note of thanks to JH for interceding on AS's behalf.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Note of thanks to JH for interceding on AS's behalf.
Tells JH about artifact exhibition AS has set up, and about preparation for publication of some astronomical observations.
More about lack of success of exhibition, and about publication of observations [see AS's 1837-8-27].
Note accompanying one of AS's publications on South African zoology.
Declines an invitation to visit JH; comments on political situation in South Africa.
Prospects good for crossing Kalahari Desert and visiting Musalacatzie [Moselekatse], 'dreaded tyrant of the interior.' Heard reports of extraordinary animals and great inland lake. Describes planned itinerary and John Barrow's observations.