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From:
Alexander Wylie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.303
Summary:

Received Outlines Astr. before leaving China. Describes 'comet' sighting [27 May 1860]. Sent details of it to William Lockhart [see Lockhart's RS:HS 19.243]. Another witness, 'Rev. G. John,' will send report to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Wylie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.304
Summary:

Recalls translating Outlines Astr. into Chinese. Wishes to visit JH before returning to China.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Wylie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.305
Summary:

Heard of JH's 'domestic affliction.' Postpones visit till next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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