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Herschel2383

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[18 June 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.232
Summary:

Sends G. B. Airy's remarks concerning ES's last communication. Discusses future of observatories. Asks ES to indicate which observatories he feels are most important.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[19 June 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.245
Summary:

Thanks TR for his paper on magnetism and his article on speculae. Discusses [J. P.] Gassiot's work on galvanic stratification. JH's health is better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9200

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 June 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20794 (C: RS:HS 23.233)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on his planned marriage to Lady Affleck. Forwards some letters from Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8753

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
1858 [?]-6-24
Source of text:
Rosse Papers K2.6
Summary:

Compares in regard to the awarding of the R.S.L.'s Copley medal the contributions of three scientists: Friedrich Wöhler, Wilhelm Weber, and [illegible].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel147

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.500
Summary:

Intends to set up a meeting with appropriate members of the B.A.A.S., in order to prepare presentation about magnetic observatories for the B.A.A.S. meetings in Leeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel76

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.145.187
Summary:

Responds to GA's 1858-6-25, and essentially agrees with GA's assessment.

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John Herschel Project
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