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Herschel10628

From:
R. W. Howard-Vyse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.9
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's goodness regarding the pyramids. Gives measurements of the pyramids and would be grateful for any comments JH can make regarding the significance of these measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10987

From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.333
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's communication and is pleased his catalogue met JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2473

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 April [1839?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.327
Summary:

Sends documents with earliest suggestion of Antarctic magnetic variation. Also sends letter from [A. T.] Kupffer. Materials received from [Adolphe] Quetelet, Prague, and Milan. All sent to [Humphrey] Lloyd.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6032

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.157
Summary:

Is sending some drawings of the comet, which had been mislaid. Thomas Maclear's paper is being referred to JH for his corrections. Will discuss which drawings are to be included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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