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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH's influence worked; J. W. Lubbock asked ES for list of recipients for Greenwich magnetic and meteorological observations. Preparations for new Arctic expedition. Will give copies of JH's letter to F. M. E. Wilmot and J. H. Kay. New observatory at Colombo [Ceylon]. Problem defining seasons for observations at St. Helena. Reply from W. E. Weber [to JH's circular].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.349
Summary:

Responds to questions on magnetic circular sent out by JH [see JH's 1844-12-5]. Comments on continuing government funding for global system of magnetic and meteorological observatories. Suggests goals for future observers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project