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Herschel6198

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1831-10
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.322bis
Summary:

Is returning the proof of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Comments on the expense of printing it. Is pleased that Thomas Henderson has been appointed Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6870

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.174
Summary:

His paper on double stars is required for press so would be grateful if it could be sent along. The society is short of papers for reading so any JH can produce would be very welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8669

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
1831-10-3/4
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12226, f.114
Summary:

Sends JH's observations and measurements made during JH's Sept. 1821 ascent of a peak near Mt. Rosa. Also sends JH's observations of Mt. Etna made in June 1824.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9281

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.36
Summary:

Is grateful for the copies of his notes on his observations. Has compared them with his own and found them remarkably similar. JH should see Mr. Hildyard of Eton if he wishes to compare notes on their expeditions. Regarding JH's measurement of Etna.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9488

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.233
Summary:

Comments on some of JH's geological papers. Has received a paper on Yorkshire geology from R. I. Murchison.

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John Herschel Project
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