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Herschel12070

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.436
Summary:

Is bewildered in his old age by the new theories of James Croll on the glacial epochs. What does JH think of these theories? Sees no proof of glacial action in Paleozoic times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6673

From:
C[harles] Crowden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.377
Summary:

Is grateful that JH will preside at the prize giving. Gives details of the various prizes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12978

From:
John Chapman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0392.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

British Stationery Warehouse received JH's instructions today. Gives prices and delivery time of 'despatch box.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9373

From:
Robert L. J. Ellery
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.125
Summary:

Notification that three volumes of the Melbourne Astronomical Observatory have been dispatched.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5826

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.295
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding chemical calculus. Further comments on his theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4410

From:
Charles Tennant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.430
Summary:

Sends a copy of the third edition of his book, The Bank of England. Requests JH's support in his study of the subject.

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John Herschel Project
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