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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John P. Gassiot
Date:
[16 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.334
Summary:

Gives JG a journal reference.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.66
Summary:

Many thanks for his reference. Will check it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.67
Summary:

B.A.A.S. has announced its intention of giving up Kew Observatory. What does he think of the possibility of the R.S.L. taking it over for Magnetic Observations? Sends a copy of the Kew report, also a copy of a letter from [Balfour] Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John P. Gassiot
Date:
[17 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.68 (C: RS:HS 24.355 & 356)
Summary:

Comments on R.S.L. acquiring Kew Observatory building for creation of magnetic observatory [see JG's 1871-2-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.69
Summary:

Is obliged for his comments on the future of Kew Observatory. They differ from the others received, but they will be read out. Has he ever thought of publishing his reports to the R.S.L.? Thinks it would be a good idea if they could be published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.70
Summary:

His object in suggesting that JH's reports should be purchased was to preserve them from oblivion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project