From:
John Ball
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
p. 387, Life and Work of John Tyndall
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Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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Is obliged for the maps and articles on physical geography. Comments on the heights of various mountains and encloses a list of queries.
Sends him latest edition of the book brought out by the Alpine Club. A member has found the height of one of the mountains lower than that usually stated. Has written an article on glaciers for this month's Edinburgh Review.
Is sorry he wrote his last letter on the day of the sad event. Hopes JH will use the table of heights in the Alpine volume. Comments on the accuracy of various heights given by authorities.