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Herschel5673

From:
Gilbert Blane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1831 or 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.162
Summary:

Has had great satisfaction in reading JH's book on Natural Philosophy, but would like to correct his statement regarding the date of the introduction of lemon juice as a treatment for scurvy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel594

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 January 1831]
Source of text:
RGO 6.804.20
Summary:

An extensive discussion of the best way of presenting the results produced from the observations made at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, together with comments about the duties and responsibilities of the Astronomer Royal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8257

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hudson Gurney
Date:
[2 January 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.16
Summary:

Surprised that HG misinterpreted JH's comments to suggest disrespect for Thomas Young. Will not defend them. If HG does not want to include these in Young's biography, then return manuscript to JH and destroy all copies of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[23 January 1831]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Gives permission for publication of JH's paper ['On the Astronomical Causes Which May Influence Geological Phenomena'] in Geological Society's Transactions. Mentions report of a giant fossil found in United States.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9074

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1831]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20721
Summary:

Expresses thanks for extract on cholera. Sends a copy of a paper on double stars. Hopes soon to be able to send supplement on double star orbits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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