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Herschel10305

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.188
Summary:

Further information about boats in canals. Sends proof sheets of the article in question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10306

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.189
Summary:

Is pleased to hear the Herschels are contemplating their return but regrets it will not be via Rio. J. D. Forbes is progressing well, may be in danger of overwork. Thomas Henderson too is doing good work at the Observatory. Gives results of lunar eclipses of Oct. 1837.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10285

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[9 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.168 & 21.82
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter and comments on his book (Prelim. Discourse). Much of the book was written in great haste, but will bear his comments in mind should a new edition be required.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10289

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[16 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.172 & 21.115
Summary:

Gives a reply to the query on life assurance, but is not clear what the question is really about. Is flattered by the suggestion for a passage to the Cape in a Naval vessel, but has made up his mind to travel privately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10291

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[10 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.174 & 21.117
Summary:

Is grateful for BH's interest over the matter of travel to the Cape. Gives his own views on the intentions of Sir James Graham. Intends to see Graham personally and thank him for his interest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1054

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[24 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.6
Summary:

Provides an account of JH's observatory arrangements, some interesting observations, and the effect of the weather on observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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