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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[14 September 1870]
Source of text:
RS Sa.678
Summary:

Approves of ES's actinometric methods, but wonders about absorbent power of alcoholic liquid. Laments 'sad conclusion' to career of 'Hansa,' and hopes her companion is more successful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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