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Herschel12851

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[27 August 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0257.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses JH's letter to William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks SC, as B.A.A.S. president, to sign 1838 resolutions then forward these and JH's letter to Lord Melbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12873

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[23 December 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0283; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 21.273)
Summary:

Urges SC to arrange meeting of R.S.L. deputation with Lord Melbourne as quickly as possible to discuss funding for magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.22
Summary:

Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.

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John Herschel Project
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