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Herschel2469

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.323
Summary:

Discusses report of R.S.L. regarding observatories. [Charles] Wheatstone agrees with report on Kew except for tax paragraph. Discusses November 18 [1841] magnetic disturbance at Toronto.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4078

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.235
Summary:

Describes rock formations in Kamiesberg region seen while working on Arc of Meridian project. Thinks Bokkeveld would make ideal site for a meteorological observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4552

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1842-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.224
Summary:

Construction of Herschel Obelisk at Feldhausen underway. Describes items to be included at the monument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1842]
Source of text:
RGO 6.706.250
Summary:

A letter of introduction, asking GA to show the observatory to a Mr. Knipping from Hanover, a relative of JH's aunt Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8882

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1842
Source of text:
Geological Society Proceedings, 3 (1842), 697-9
Summary:

Offers an explanation of the phenomena of the freezing cave of Illetzkaya Zatchita in Russia.

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John Herschel Project
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