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Herschel2796

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.76
Summary:

Writes of recent data. Addition of the Prague and Milan magnetic observatories will bring the total to 18 sites. In presenting to the Council a map ready for publication, has found out that the other committees have not been informed about the need to revise their own reports. Appreciates JH's letter of regret about the lack of appreciation in the recent R.S.L.'s President's speech.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2797

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.77
Summary:

Concurs with JH in his desire to stay out of R.S.L. affairs but feels it is important to promote terrestrial magnetism in the R.S.L., especially because many foreign countries with observatories like to deal officially with the R.S.L. instead of private individuals. Asks if JH wishes to continue receiving information about magnetism after JH moves to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2441

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.295
Summary:

[John] Boileau brought drafts of reporting forms from [Humphrey] Lloyd. Wants JH to examine these books. Will obtain supplies for observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2798

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.78
Summary:

Ready to propose Hammerfest to the Council as a new observatory site. Says the Christiania station is lost due to oversized equipment.

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John Herschel Project
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