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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[6 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.330
Summary:

On the effect of the earth passing through a comet's tail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[12 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.254 & 23.331
Summary:

Comments on whether a rainbow could be reflected to the eye from water. Comets approach quite near to the earth on many occasions. Regarding the development of South America.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[7 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.341
Summary:

Thanks for RF's daily barometric reports in the Times; comments on RF's investigation of the 'Royal Charter' storm.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project