From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.3; Reel 1093
Summary:
Lists 17 foreign and six English scientists to whom ES sent JH's letter and Toronto volume.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Lists 17 foreign and six English scientists to whom ES sent JH's letter and Toronto volume.
Has no doubt that any improvements JH suggests should be published. [John?] Taylor has borrowed Holtzmann's pamphlet, which will be sent as soon as returned. Karl Holtzmann's formula for air appears quite out. Gabriel Lamé evades the question. If JH writes anything on his calorimeter hopes he will mention the various questions raised.
Judges the unfinished portrait of Francis Baily a faithful rendering, although he is portrayed without the glasses, which he usually wore. Fears the intractability of [W. S.] Stratford and its implications for the workings of the R.A.S. Council. On the dispute between [W. R.] Dawes and [George] Bishop and how to resolve it.