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Herschel14110

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12 February [1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0335; Reel 1087
Summary:

Reviews establishment of H.E.I.C. observatories and comments on quality of magnetic and meteorological observations at Simla, Madras, and Singapore. Has heard nothing from A. B. Orlebar, director of Bombay observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8897

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1845 (1846), 3-5 inc
Summary:

Activities at H.E.I.C. magnetic and meteorological observatories in Simla, Madras, and Singapore. Results from Simla, elevation 8000 feet, will complement high altitude observations in Europe. Vertical force instrument at Singapore is better than at all other stations, but high humidity there makes actinometer unreliable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel141

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

Herschel14111

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0336; Reel 1087
Summary:

Proposed date for B.A.A.S. meeting creates difficulty for HL. Assurance that no one other than JH could have provided such vital leadership for global magnetic survey. Doubts that [James] McCullagh could serve committee well; suggests [J. D.] Forbes instead.

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John Herschel Project
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