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DCP-LETT-415B

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 May [1838]
Source of text:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Archive (Letter Book no. 8, p. 190)
Summary:

Has been commanded to supply CD with a copy of the plan of Ascension Island to be engraved for the natural history of the Beagle’s voyage. Suggests that a lithographer be sent to the [Hydrographic] office to take a transfer proof.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6235

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.354
Summary:

Thursday will suit Charles Wood and FB is writing to G. B. Airy to meet JH in (FB's) room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6236

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.355 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

The Admiralty would like JH's opinion regarding the observatory at Mauritius and any suggestions for its improvement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6239

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.356 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Many thanks for his report on the Cape Observatory, which he will lay before the Lords of the Admiralty. Also thanks for the promised opinion on the Mauritius Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5874

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.357 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Forwarding a letter from C. P. Smyth and a batch of observations from J. A. Lloyd, who intends to visit England next Spring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13706

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0061; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Forwarded JH's letter to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot]. John Russell sent Antarctic resolution of B.A.A.S. to Minto at Admiralty six weeks ago. Glad that JH finds Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] favorable to this enterprise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5456

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.358 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Has prepared a room for him and Edward Sabine to discuss Australian affairs on Tuesday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5457

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.359
Summary:

Thanks for the congratulations. News of his daughter's marriage. Mrs. Beaufort would like to renew her acquaintance at some future date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5459

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.361 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is sending him the plans and report of Klip Fonteyn [?]. He will forward them later to the Astronomer Royal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13704

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0059; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that JH has not received 'Cape papers' sent with FB's letter. Estimates not yet called for. FB will see that Cape [necessities?] are not forgotten. When will JH present R.S.L. recommendation of 'the Expedition'? That would be good opportunity to 'fire another shot' at Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot] or Mr. Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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