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From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[17 March 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.282
Summary:

Has looked into JH's paper and found the reason for the discrepancy in the observations. Comments on this. Thinks the enclosed paper should be sent to JH. Would like to obtain cheap copies of the Greenwich observations if possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[9 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.168 & 21.82
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter and comments on his book (Prelim. Discourse). Much of the book was written in great haste, but will bear his comments in mind should a new edition be required.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[16 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.172 & 21.115
Summary:

Gives a reply to the query on life assurance, but is not clear what the question is really about. Is flattered by the suggestion for a passage to the Cape in a Naval vessel, but has made up his mind to travel privately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[10 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.174 & 21.117
Summary:

Is grateful for BH's interest over the matter of travel to the Cape. Gives his own views on the intentions of Sir James Graham. Intends to see Graham personally and thank him for his interest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[24 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.6
Summary:

Provides an account of JH's observatory arrangements, some interesting observations, and the effect of the weather on observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[7 Jan 1840]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

CD regrets inconvenience caused by his having Royal Geographical Society’s copy of Krusenstern’s Atlas [de l’océan Pacifique (1824–7)]. Locates Sulphur Island from it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
15 Mar 1840
Source of text:
Musée royal de Mariemont, Belgium (Aut. 1061/1)
Summary:

Discussion of the geology of Coquimbo, Chile.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project