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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Sheepshanks]
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.356.158
Summary:

Is still working on the obituary of F. W. Bessel; JH will not be at the R.A.S. anniversary dinner; comments on the usage of various fixed points for producing standard thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Sheepshanks]
Date:
[18 August 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.356.159
Summary:

Comments on the quality of comparisons made on bars for standard lengths, and on the possible metals of which such standard bars might be made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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