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Herschel2758

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.38
Summary:

Encloses a copy of financial estimates concerning the fixed observatories. Expects bills will be paid by the Treasury. Has conveyed Hussey Vivian's support of the project to the Council of the R.S.L. Clarifies that no vertical magnetometers have been or will be ordered until Humphrey Lloyd is satisfied with their design. Reports that the three officers have been selected for the project. Mentions praise from C. F. Gauss for the project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6031

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.156
Summary:

Is sending a packet and several letters. Events at the last council meeting. Will read Ernesto Capocci's letter at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7666

From:
Comte Jarsana de Briguola
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.11 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Encloses statutes of General Shipwreck Relief Society, which JH is interested in joining.

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John Herschel Project
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