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Herschel2785

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.65
Summary:

Claims the name 'meteorological committee' is misleading for a R.S.L. committee that handles all branches of observational physics. Suggests that physics be divided into 'Experimental and Terrestrial.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2786

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.66
Summary:

Announces that copies of the observations are being sent by post and states that additions and corrections will be approved and added before the full report is submitted to the R.S.L. Council for authorization for printing. Agrees to write up the Meteorological Committee's annual report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6039

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.164
Summary:

Encloses a letter to the Admiralty for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8564

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Gore Ouseley
Date:
15] November [1839
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms. Eng. 204
Summary:

[Responding to GO's 1839-11-14], JH will come to the luncheon and meet GO's 'Illustrious Guest.' Will bring additions for Miss Ouseley's autograph collection. Margaret Herschel is recovering well [from birth of Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1326

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.298
Summary:

Transmits a message from J. B. Biot, comments on the Daguerreotype, although WT has not tried it.

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John Herschel Project
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