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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Edie
Date:
11] April [1835
Source of text:
South African Astronomical Observatory
Summary:

Asks WE to take charge of a packet of JH's astronomical papers to be given to Francis Baily in England. Wishes WE restored health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[14 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.174
Summary:

About the difficulty of measuring high and low tide with the instruments available to TM; offers the design of an instrument that would measure the mid-point between high and low tides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Hudson
Date:
[25 April 1835]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, 391 (April 25, 1835), 320 inc
Summary:

Reports on JH's meteorological observations at the Cape of Good Hope, including observations of barometric fluctuations and of the intensity of the sun's rays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Stewart
Date:
[26 April 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0395; Reel 1054
Summary:

Arranges sale of stocks and transfer of funds through Drummond's Bank for use by J. C. Stewart and John Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project