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Herschel1669

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.155
Summary:

Note accompanying a work detailing the study of voltaic circuits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2275

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.146
Summary:

Asks JH to consult [C. F.] Gauss concerning magnetical instructions. [Charles] Wilkes made mistake in distinguishing Balleny's[?] Land from 'American discoveries.' This has caused dispute.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4718

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.108 (C: RGO 6.675.330)
Summary:

Encloses copy of a letter written to Edward Sabine. Wants instruments of quicker vibration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11375

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.283
Summary:

Has just received JH's circular. Was not fully aware of the labor involved in drawing up the Report of the Council. Needs a new edition of the part concerning the fixed observatories. Outlines method for new edition. Sabine should be responsible for the material on Magnetic Surveys.

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John Herschel Project
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