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Herschel9644

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Leonor Fresnel
Date:
[7 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.383 & 24.204
Summary:

Answers LF's queries of 4 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6637

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[20 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.205
Summary:

Thanks EC for her sonnet; talks about solar photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1867]
Source of text:
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Summary:

Sending various publications by JH on light. [Responding to CH's queries], explains the nature of color and the action of the sun and stars in producing heat and light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[21 August 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0462; Reel 1055
Summary:

Apologizes for hurried note sent earlier. Sends correction for JH's version of the 'Well.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13359

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0561; Reel 1053
Summary:

Considering severe famine in Orissa province, JH believes that WJH's request for leave to return to England is untimely, particularly because WJH's superior is also leaving. Letter from [C. F.] Montresor speaks highly of WJH's expertise in irrigation. Suggests that WJH stay and help.

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