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Herschel2738

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.18
Summary:

Urges JH to present to the B.A.A.S. a proposal regarding research in terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2739

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.19
Summary:

Received JH's letter. Has been in Scotland working on magnetic observations. Eager to meet with JH at any time. Humphrey Lloyd has set up the three magnetic instruments, a 'great advance on Wilhelm Weber's investigations.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2740

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.20
Summary:

Plans a meeting in London with JH, James Ross, Humphrey Lloyd, and himself. Says an earlier cost estimate was too low and worries that the government will not fund the 'special' magnetic project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2741

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.21
Summary:

Writes to change the London meeting to Thursday to accommodate James Ross.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2742

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.22
Summary:

Humphrey Lloyd will attend the meeting [announced in ES 1838-10-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2743

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.23
Summary:

Speaks of translations being made of papers from Resultate [aus den Beobachtungen der Magnetische Vereins], some of which papers indirectly pertain to ES's simultaneous observations. Lists expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2744

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.24
Summary:

Reports Francis Beaufort's response to providing needed equipment and funds [for the proposed magnetic survey]. James Ross has not yet arrived. Discusses publishing an article in the Resultate [aus den Beobachtungen der Magnetische Vereins].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2745

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.25
Summary:

Describes his meeting with Francis Beaufort and James Ross. Strongly urges that the Southern magnetic research begin in the spring. Speaks of efforts to have the expedition approved by the R.S.L., which is favored by the Board.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2746

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.26
Summary:

Writes of finding barometric data from some 1836 meteorological observations. Is sending two diagrams. Offers to help JH write a report for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2747

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.27
Summary:

Encloses maps from the Magnetic Department and a paper published in 1836.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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