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Herschel4941

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4-6-1856 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.330
Summary:

Regarding experiments on the Mohamet's coffin theory. His son Wilfrid has won a scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4839

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.228 (C: RGO 6.376.360)
Summary:

Requesting advice on his reflex zenith tube. Regarding progress on 'Standards.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4840

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

Herschel4841

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.230
Summary:

Relating his experiments with the zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4842

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.231
Summary:

Has procured an actinometer and would like details of the scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4843

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.232 (C: RGO 6.376.367)
Summary:

Relating his experiences on his recent tours abroad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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