From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.229 (C: RGO 6.216.114)
Summary:
Wants one or more of JH's actinometers. Notes his suggestion about the zenith tube.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Wants one or more of JH's actinometers. Notes his suggestion about the zenith tube.
No summary available.
CD and Hooker suggest Sir John Richardson for Royal Medal. Other suggestions are George Bentham, Joseph Prestwich, Albany Hancock.