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Herschel2388

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.248
Summary:

Would be glad to accompany JH to Kew to see instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2457

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-11-7 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.311
Summary:

Must postpone meeting at Kew Observatory because of a severe cold. Asks JH to choose a later date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.283
Summary:

Will accompany ES to Kew Observatory. Serving as legatee for the recently deceased Elizabeth Baily, sister of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2390

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.249
Summary:

Will travel to Kew Tuesday. Encloses answer to Duke of Newcastle regarding proposal for colonies. Welcomes any comments from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2392

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.251
Summary:

Plan of Colonial Office submitted to R.S.L. does not yet have a 'definite or practical shape.' Recommends JH as best person to aid in matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2391

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.250
Summary:

Encloses letter from Colonial Office to R.S.L., which was referred to ES because [B. C.] Brodie was out of town. Brodie hopes to see JH when JH comes to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2393

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[13 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.252 (C: RS:HS 23.287)
Summary:

Reluctant to recommend undertaking major scientific projects in colonies at government expense. Believes situation there will work itself out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2394

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.253
Summary:

Discusses [Angelo] Secchi's letter. Can supply the Jesuits in Cuba with magnetic apparatus they need. Discusses Secchi's views on cause of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1661

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 24 | 59
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/17; MS JT/1/TYP/4/1312, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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