From:
Alexander Dallas Bache
To:
George Bancroft
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.149; Reel 9
Summary:
Asks GB to convey gratitude to JH for AB's receipt of JH's Cape Results.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Asks GB to convey gratitude to JH for AB's receipt of JH's Cape Results.
Sorry JH's family has influenza. Encloses letter from [John] Lefroy regarding actinometers.
Sir John Herschel has not received the parcel of "Scientific Instructions", which was posted on the 15th. He requests an accurate search at the Admiralty.
Discusses problems with his paper on ethnology for JH's Admiralty Manual. Asks JH for fuller information on what is needed in JP's paper.
No summary available.
Has received his parcel and will pay particular attention to the points raised. Regarding using and corrections for the barometer. Will send manuscript to the Admiralty.