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Herschel2369

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.239
Summary:

Glad JH is recovering and free from official duties [at the Mint]. Discusses his upcoming papers regarding magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9813

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.148
Summary:

Would like a letter from JH giving him authority to have the box to open. Is busy with the Report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3451

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.126
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion about distribution of government fund for advancement of science handed over to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3452

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1856-2-11 or later]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.127
Summary:

Thanks for resolutions regarding distribution of government aid, particularly JH's dwelling on good example of B.A.A.S. Discusses proceedings of distribution committee meeting. [Marked 'Private'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4128

From:
Edward Vivian
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.464
Summary:

Discusses observations of color and light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5727

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.217
Summary:

Is sending C. T. Beke's certificate for his signature. Hopes his health is still improving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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