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Herschel10335

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.218
Summary:

Introducing Franklin Lushington who is going to New Holland on a surveying expedition. The ship carrying him will call at the Cape for instructions. Has written to the Governors here to induce them to adopt the Greek style, not the Gothic for the Houses of Parliament.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11743

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.105
Summary:

The examination of the standard deal rod was commenced yesterday. Comments on the procedure and gives readings. The base line was levelled on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and he is now ready to measure it. Would like JH to be present if possible when he measures it. Had 25 visitors in one morning recently.

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