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From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.309
Summary:

Recommends a method for destroying wasps' nests. Refers him to the Gardener's Chronicle for information on flowering Cape bulbs. Has no idea where he can obtain deodar seeds. Would like to see his paper on the influence of light on vegetable colors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.310
Summary:

Sending a paper in which he recommends JH's Prelim. Discourse; it is addressed chiefly to mechanics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.311
Summary:

Received his letter just as he was about to lecture. Regarding the Institution, there are five or six telescopes in use and G. B. Airy is to deliver lectures, so JH's work may be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.312
Summary:

Well-wishers of the Ipswich Museum hope to raise a fund for a lithograph portrait of G. Ransome; wonders if JH is interested in becoming a subscriber. Richard Owen is to deliver a lecture at the anniversary meeting next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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