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Herschel9099

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20733 (RS:HS 21.264)
Summary:

Had an encouraging conversation with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, about funding for the South Polar expedition. Asks WW and George Peacock to prepare a proposal regarding the expedition, JH doing the same.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
28 October [1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20734 (C: RS:HS 21.266)
Summary:

Invites WW to a meeting with James Ross and Humphrey Lloyd on the South Polar expedition. Asks WW to inform George Peacock. Encourages WW to defend the expedition, which Lord Minto reports is in jeopardy.

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John Herschel Project
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