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From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.27
Summary:

Has received his letter from the Cape acknowledging his book. Is about to travel to the eastern coast of Africa and would be pleased to do anything for JH if he requires it in that direction. Is leaving England by the end of the month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.28
Summary:

Hopes that he will accept the accompanying pamphlet. Would like to make his acquaintance at some future date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.29
Summary:

Thanks for his letter and friendly sentiments. Hopes to meet him at Southampton, though there are difficulties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.30
Summary:

Sending a copy of his Essay on the Nile and its tributaries. Has received evidence from Africa, which corroborates his theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.31
Summary:

Sending an extract from a letter dealing with magnetic and electrical instruments recently sent to Egypt for purposes of exploration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project