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From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB I, 684-7 (C: RS:HS 7.277)
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter and offer of assistance. Will come to London earlier than expected so that he can call on him and discuss his problems before foreign travel. Would be glad of an introduction to Mario Gemmellaro and other scientists JH thinks would help him in his studies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3544

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB I, 678-81
Summary:

In preparation for foreign travel, asks JH about instruments and method for measuring radiation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9548

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.276
Summary:

Is proposing to visit the continent after the Oxford meeting to make observations and intends taking some meteorological instruments. Would like JH's advice on some points regarding the large thermometer filled with a blue liquid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3545

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[23 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 73 (C: RS:HS 21.110)
Summary:

Sends thanks and congratulations for paper verifying electric origins of all magnetism. Will give JF an actinometer with complete instructions. Includes some instructions for obtaining and using it. Sends regards to Mario Gemellaro, should JF go to Catania.

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John Herschel Project
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