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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Christian August Friedrich Peters
Date:
1869-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.368 (C: RS:HS 24.245)
Summary:

Thanks CP for sending volumes of Astronomische Nachrichten. JH notes missing copies in his collection, and asks how he might best obtain these volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Henry Taylor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.327
Summary:

Distributed a pamphlet on his theory of criminal punishment. Believes present system not effective. Draws favorable response.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.238
Summary:

Encloses copies of papers referred to in his previous letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.155 (C: RS:HS 24.272)
Summary:

Discusses the 'strange proceedings on the part of the Bombay Authorities.' Mentions actions in this regard by Carry [JH's daughter Caroline].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project