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Herschel8312

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[17 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.118
Summary:

B.A.A.S. meets 18 June at Cambridge. Send contributions to report of Magnetical and Meteorological Committee to JH by 13 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8313

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[14 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.119
Summary:

Forwarded WB's report to B.A.A.S. at Cambridge. Sends payment for expenses. Two German meteorologists will be at B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8314

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[7 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.120
Summary:

Perhaps periodic surges in atmospheric waves noticed by WB will repeat. Speaks of 'new climate' for globe. Hopes WB can attend [B.A.A.S.] meeting at Southampton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8315

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[8 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.121
Summary:

JH suffering chest pains. Delighted that WB again observed 'great symmetrical wave.' Sun's effect on atmosphere is like the wake of 'Leviathan going round & round in a confined ... harbour.'

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John Herschel Project
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