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Herschel2745

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.25
Summary:

Describes his meeting with Francis Beaufort and James Ross. Strongly urges that the Southern magnetic research begin in the spring. Speaks of efforts to have the expedition approved by the R.S.L., which is favored by the Board.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5566

From:
Sir John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.56
Summary:

Since JH's departure the weather has been bad. A stone is to be erected to commemorate JH's work at the Cape. Political news of the Cape. Is anxious to know views of the educational scheme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8690

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Carl Friedrich Gauss
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
NSUB Cod.Ms.Gauss 99 (C: RS:HS 21.271)
Summary:

Informs CG of the awarding to CG of the Copley medal for CG's magnetic researches; hopes that the British government will support such magnetic researches around globe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9101

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.190
Summary:

Entreats JH, who had recently rebuffed efforts to head the R.S.L. and the B.A.A.S., to become president of the Geological Society. Specifies responsibilities involved.

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John Herschel Project
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