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From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.321
Summary:

Sends letter from [George] Gipps. WR wants to assists Gipps in astronomical pursuits. Asks JH for assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.322
Summary:

Discusses WR's recent work on nature of storms. [Edward] Sabine suggested WR's paper be put into JH's 'Section [at B.A.A.S.] as Meteorology.' Sends copy of work on storms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.323
Summary:

Discusses own efforts in meteorology. Must wait to print second edition of work on storms. Appreciates nomination for R.S.L., but has little time for such pursuits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.324
Summary:

Bermuda Gazette will publish weekly report of weather. Will send reports to JH. Discusses work of others on storms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.325
Summary:

Appreciates JH's praise of his meteorological work. Describes curious waterspouts in the sea and their boiling appearance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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