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From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.95
Summary:

Grateful for informing JN regarding JH's health. Ten years since they met, but hopes to renew his acquaintance as opportunity arises.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Tyndall
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
16.th March 1863
Source of text:
MS 7777/05, Wellcome
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.363
Summary:

Expresses thanks for receipt of photographs of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Mathews Jr.
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.301
Summary:

Thanks for his paper on the Pyrenees. Has he made any calculations on the depth from which thermal springs derive? The observations made with the spectroscope are interesting. Sent JH two memoirs by Count de S. Robert; would like them back and any comments JH has to make on them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.87
Summary:

Sends a sketch and details of the great meteor seen on 20 June. Hopes that JH is enjoying the fine weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project