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Herschel504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.54 & 6.468.246
Summary:

Congratulates GA on the discovery of an 'old British encampment' [probably to do with British Roman battles]. Agrees to meeting time and place [see GA's 1854-3-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel507

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.57
Summary:

Is reluctant to attend meeting [see GA's 1854-3-14], as JH had intended to spend a few days at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel509

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.62
Summary:

Profusely thanks GA for his letter [see GA's 1854-3-23]. The family will keep JH at home. Talks about her interest in a nearby mound as a possible ancient site.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.64
Summary:

Sends some suggestions for additions to draft report of the Standards Commission [see GA's 1854-3-23]; thanks GA for the report on the eclipse of Thales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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