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Herschel6019

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
17] September [1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.144
Summary:

Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 September 1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20732 (C: RS:HS 21.259)
Summary:

Alerts WW about the upcoming meeting with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks WW to squelch any reports that JH will be the next R.S.L. president.

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