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Herschel2836

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.116
Summary:

Relates arrangements for the magnetic observations at Lucknow in India. Proposes using Göttingen mean time for observations at Lucknow. Humphrey Lloyd relates that Captain Boileau has begun observing at Sinnlaw [Sikkim?] after preliminary moisture-related difficulties with the instruments. ES proposes solution. Charles Riddell reports safe arrival of magnets from Lloyd. Riddell and Lieutenant Younghusband approve of survey of the American possessions, but R.S.L. has not yet considered it.

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Herschel2837

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.117
Summary:

Encloses letter from Mr. Meyerstein concerning the sending to England of a magnetometer with improvements introduced by Wilhelm Weber. Asks JH to arrange for the payment of the bill.

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