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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 June 1865]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.Eng.334 (C: TxU:H/L-0459; Reel 1055)
Summary:

Thanks for the memorandum about the lion. Recounts tale about Emperor Hadrian; mentions Joseph Butler, Samuel Butler, and family health problems. Glad that JS recovered from 'ugly accident.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 June 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H707
Summary:

Comments on GS's 1865-6-1.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 June 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H707
Summary:

Returns a paper on Indian meteorology, as he cannot devote time to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[3] June 1865
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0460; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reviews 'Hughes Map of the World.' Questions on India [H.E.I.C.] investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harriet Lubbock
Date:
[15 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.353 & 24.114
Summary:

Has been kept informed of the illness of Sir John William Lubbock by JH's daughter [Matilda] Rose. Hears things are now more serious and proposes to bring Rose home to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.23
Summary:

Comments on the preparation of an article on light by JH for publication in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[27 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS Sa.674
Summary:

Discusses negotiations between government and R.S.L. regarding Meteorological Departments of Board of Trade.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project