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Herschel7630

From:
Denison Olmsted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.147; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Sends copies of notice of JH's Cape Results prepared by DO for American Journal of Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12020

From:
James P. Muirhead
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.382
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's letter on the water controversy. Draws his attention to an article on the subject in the current Edinburgh Review. Comments on the various theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC17

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
Date:
8 January 1848
Source of text:
JDH/1/10 f.32, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

JDH has corresponded with Robert Wight regarding the address of Mrs Wight, currently in Scotland. Baillieu or Arnott may have more information regarding Mrs W. JDH asks for some things he forgot to be sent out to him via the Cape, incl. Lindley's THE VEGETABLE KINGDOM, his testimonials, Humboldt's letter & a copy of the RBG Kew guide. He refers to the Ladakh mission in Tibet. JDH is struggling with names of common plants that are unfamiliar to him. He discusses the Agri-Horticultural garden in Madras [Chennai] and the man who runs it, an amateur gardener: Captain Worcester who will send RBG Kew roots of mango trees, Notheria, Orchideae & palms as he is doing for Loddiges. JDH considers Walter Elliott the best man in Madras, he is knowledgeable about mammals & birds.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

Herschel9304

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 January [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.58
Summary:

Many thanks for his replies to the queries of Francis Jeffrey's (Lord Jeffrey); they will be appreciated. Use of the word 'vindicated' not happy. Mr. Moriarty called yesterday; he is not appreciated in England. Will send copy of JH's review to Alexander von Humboldt. Hopes he will review the 2nd volume. The Joneses are at Pall Mall, and William Whewell in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7610

From:
William Keddie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.127; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by library of Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5630

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.120
Summary:

Encloses the manuscript of the directions for atmospheric waves and barometric fluctuations. Suggests that it would be useful if the vessel about to travel to New Zealand would be utilized to supply barometric readings en route.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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