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Herschel2737

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.17
Summary:

Thanks JH and Charles Babbage for their paper on the magnetic experiments. Asks to have 20 extra copies of the paper on the rocket experiments made when it is printed. Speaks of travel expenses. Mentions [T. F.] Colby's opinions regarding the Spitzbergen measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2734

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826-2]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.15
Summary:

Encloses a copy of a letter from the astronomer [George] Fisher, who strongly supports the practicability of work in Spitzbergen. Says the letter will be presented to the Council for its consideration in hopes that a special committee will be appointed. Urges JH to show the members the copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001588

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Nell de Breaute
Date:
3 February 1826
Source of text:
MM/21/25, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001589

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Nell de Breaute
Date:
18 February 1826
Source of text:
MM/21/26, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2736

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826- 2-23 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.16
Summary:

Claims 'it never entered [his] head' that an appointed committee would be influenced solely by the need to defend its decisions. Restates his opinion that the subject should be properly considered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2735

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 February 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.15b
Summary:

Denies any knowledge of a R.S.L. Council meeting. Trusts the council will make its decisions based on public duty and science, not on the fact that the decision must be defended in later discussions. Has passed [George] Fisher's letter on to members as ES requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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