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Herschel726

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Herschel (son)]
Date:
1858-2
Source of text:
JHS 1.122
Summary:

Louisa and her husband have arrived safely at Rome. JH poked his right eye with a stick, so now it is red.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9195

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-5071
Summary:

Approves G. B. Airy's suggestion concerning magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9497

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 February [1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.242
Summary:

Dined yesterday in company with David Livingstone who would like to visit JH at Collingwood. Has been much impressed with Livingstone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9600

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.341
Summary:

Would like a copy of his 'Peep into Other Worlds' as he has written a similar pamphlet. Has a pamphlet for JH about the philosophy of playthings and future life. Has been trying to obtain J. P. Espy's work on circular storms without success; does he know of a copy?

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John Herschel Project
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