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Herschel1598

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[6 March 1863]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS374A
Summary:

Supports G. P. Bond of Harvard College for foreign membership of R.S.L.; proposes H. E. Sainte-Claire Deville for the Rumford Medal, for his development of a high temperature laboratory furnace applied to metallurgy and the 'disseverance' of the hydrogen and oxygen of water.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel2459

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 March [1863?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.313
Summary:

Describes pendulum design. Believes [Henry] Kater's is the best. Regrets Russians want to make own pendulum. Discusses nominees, including [G. P.] Bond, for R.S.L. foreign membership.

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John Herschel Project
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