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Herschel14379

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends copy of ES's memorandum to George Peacock describing progress in publication of magnetic and meteorological observations. Encloses copies of observations from Antarctic survey and Ceylon. Reasons for H.E.I.C.'s hesitation to expand survey by C. M. Elliott. Praises C. J. B. Riddell's book, which described portable magnetic apparatus that is now requested by observers worldwide. Recent changes in other instruments. Reimbursement for instruments provided to observatory in Newfoundland. Recent results of surveys on Continent, in Canada, and by Capt. Blackwood in Torres Straits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14380

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwarded to George Peacock JH's letter of 11 Sept. Karl Kreil will send self-registering instruments that ES ordered for Kew observatory. Influence of vapor pressure on barometer readings. Introduction of hygrometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14381

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

George Peacock returned JH's papers, with letter by Peacock. ES forwards these to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14382

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received letter from J. H. Lefroy in Athabasca [Canada]. Extract of C. J. B. Riddell's winter magnetic operations and summer plans along Red River.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2288

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.159
Summary:

Magnetic phenomena move in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. This contradicts a report made by JH. Asks permission to omit JH's statements concerning this issue.

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John Herschel Project
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