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Herschel2844

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.124
Summary:

Francis Beaufort will send JH sheets from James Ross covering trip from the Cape to Van Diemen's Land. Laments Charles Riddell's leave of absence but acknowledges replacement Lieutenant Younghusband's skill. States that C. F. Gauss has informed him by letter of the location of the south magnetic pole. Informs of [Edward] Belcher's letter concerning various magnetic stations in the South Pacific.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5471

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.373 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Edward Sabine has asked him to forward J. C. Ross's notes. If JH has finished with Thomas Maclear's letter would he return it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9505

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.250
Summary:

Was pleased to receive the letter and old papers. Remembers his time at the Cape with pleasure. Has been interested, but not convinced, by J. C. Ross's soundings.

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John Herschel Project
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