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Herschel14405

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0523.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Members of R.S.L. committee to study Kew observatory. Copies of correspondence between ES and W. R. Birt. If Birt is retained, expenses of Kew observatory will exceed money granted by B.A.A.S. Before applying for government assistance, JH and G. B. Airy must agree on plan.

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John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0348

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Thomas Archer Hirst
Date:
2nd June 1848
Source of text:
MS JT/1/HTYP/8; MS JT/1/T/515, RI
Summary:

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Tyndall Project

Herschel12955

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[2 June 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0367; Reel 1054
Summary:

Agrees with W. R. Birt on advantages of continuing Kew observatory if B.A.A.S. can afford it. Encloses Birt's letter to JH. Understands difficult financial position of B.A.A.S.

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John Herschel Project
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