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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 523/6
Summary:

Requests copy of RM's lecture on distribution of gold, and further information on value of it and silver. Asks specific questions about Russian gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[18 March 1857]
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

JH's health is improving. Sends a portion of a letter from Thomas Maclear regarding Dr. [David] Livingstone's observations. Suggests the portion be read at the Geographical Society. Asks RM to invite Livingstone to visit JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8674

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[31 May 1854]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.2522, f.43
Summary:

Sending an account of a 'certain Dr [David] Livingstone.' JH agrees with Thomas Maclear that Livingstone deserves encouragement. Has received RM's testimonial on behalf of [Frederick] McCoy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[21 March 1852]
Source of text:
Univ. of Witwatersrand
Summary:

Gives RM a letter from Charles Bell [see Bell's 1851-10-28] on a geological map and collection prepared by Andrew Bain. Suggests the British Museum might wish to purchase Bain's collection of fossils.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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