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Herschel4464

From:
Acton Tindal
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.438
Summary:

Informs JH that JH has been recommended to the Queen for the Commission of Peace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12036

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.399
Summary:

JH's letter settles the case of the Savilian chair. Gives news of suitable houses for the Herschels that are likely to come up for sale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3467

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Clark Ross
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS Sa.646
Summary:

On instruments for fixed stations. Fears that naval expedition will be detained.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8624

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Declines RM's request that JH become a candidate for Oxford's Savilian Professorship [see RM's 1839-3-27]. JH plans to move farther from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1343

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.291
Summary:

Consists mostly of a transcription of two short notes from J. B. Biot to JH by way of WT.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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