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Herschel2416

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.267
Summary:

Wrote to [A.] Sawitsch regarding Russian pendulum experiments. Encloses Sawitsch's reply. Discusses experimental possibilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2418

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.268
Summary:

Sends [Warren] de La Rue's letter on Southern[?] Telescope for JH's review. Swedish Academy working on reviving project of measuring arc of meridian.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2459

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 March [1863?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.313
Summary:

Describes pendulum design. Believes [Henry] Kater's is the best. Regrets Russians want to make own pendulum. Discusses nominees, including [G. P.] Bond, for R.S.L. foreign membership.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2421

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.271
Summary:

R.S.L. Council has decided to publish correspondence regarding the Melbourne telescope. Sends early pages for JH's corrections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2422

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.272
Summary:

R.S.L. Club locale changed to St. James's Hotel. Wants JH's advice on two papers ES is writing on results from Kew Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2424

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.273
Summary:

JH to read his paper on nebulae Thursday, 19 Nov. Dinner will be at St. James's Hotel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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