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Herschel4311

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.19
Summary:

Discusses Lord Glenelg's role in the decision to keep him as Lieutenant Governor of the Cape and his support during the inquiry of AS's actions in a confrontation with the natives. Writes of Glenelg's retirement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2764

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.44
Summary:

Suggests JH include in his report a discussion of the 'dividing line of the positive and magnetic fluids' and 'separating line between the northern and southern intensities.' Presents C. F. Gauss's ideas on this topic. Suggests a trip plan for James Ross in order to obtain absolute measures of magnetic intensity on the globe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1347

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.294
Summary:

Sends JH a positive copy and a transparency. Remarks on JH's use of muriate of lead and asks JH to explain chemistry of it.

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John Herschel Project
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