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From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.32
Summary:

Has had a letter from [J. C.?] Schenk of which he encloses a copy as it was possibly intended for JH. Will be pleased to hear about his expedition to Monta Rosa. Has found new method of estimating the mean temperature of the air. Was too late to see Vesuvius in eruption. Let him know if he wishes to say anything to Schenk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1822-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.34
Summary:

Cannot leave the instrument with Edward Troughton later than Saturday. Perhaps Troughton had better leave the instrument in the box until GE calls.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] June [1822
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.33
Summary:

Would like very much to see JH as soon as possible. Has an instrument of [J. C.?] Schenk to show him. There is one on the way to him now from Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30] June [1822
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.35
Summary:

[J. C.?] Schenk has reason to be grateful to JH for all his assistance. Schenck's friends can now judge whether it will be expedient to bring Schenk to London to set up in business. Awaits anxiously the verdict of Edward Troughton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.36
Summary:

Is grateful for the copies of his notes on his observations. Has compared them with his own and found them remarkably similar. JH should see Mr. Hildyard of Eton if he wishes to compare notes on their expeditions. Regarding JH's measurement of Etna.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0372; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Will meet with JH next month. Will assist B.A.A.S. in research on terrestrial magnetism, but is not convinced that global expedition is most effective way; perhaps current survey teams could perform as well. Compares relative costs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.53
Summary:

Expresses general interest in supporting research in terrestrial magnetism and possibly am expedition of discovery. Will be happy to discuss these matters further with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.37 (C: NatLibScot MS.12051, f.59)
Summary:

Has not returned to town yet, but will be happy to discuss the proposals in JH's last letter. Attaches more importance to JH's words than any resolutions of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0373.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Encloses letter from Alexander von Humboldt containing suggestions to R.S.L. regarding J. C. Ross's expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.38
Summary:

Has returned Alexander von Humboldt's letter to Edward Sabine for alterations before it is printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project