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Herschel8877

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 August 1839]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report for 1839 (1840), pt. 2, 9-11 & Athenaeum, #621 (Sept. 21, 1839)
Summary:

Reports to the B.A.A.S. [through WW as section president] on experiments JH has conducted concerning the photochemical effects of the rays at the far red end of the spectrum.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9107

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20740 (C: RS:HS 22.24)
Summary:

WW, JH, and George Peacock must prepare a report for the B.A.A.S. on the magnetic expedition and observations; offers to draft it. Laments great loss of time in working on their committee. Is involved in buying a house in Hawkhurst.

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John Herschel Project
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