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Herschel6468

From:
James Challis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.236
Summary:

Is glad to hear that he can retain the Adams prize essay for a further period. Is pleased that William Lassell has discovered a second satellite of Neptune. Regarding shooting stars seen on 9 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9176

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 August 1850]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20779 (C: RS:HS 23.90)
Summary:

Discusses JH's chemical experiences with sulphuret of lead. Leaves for the continent 'on Monday next.' Has conditionally accepted a position on the Royal Commission on the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

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John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0427

From:
Thomas Archer Hirst
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
21st Aug. 1850
Source of text:
MS JT/1/HTYP/108, RI
Summary:

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Tyndall Project
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