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Herschel6200

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1831-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.323b
Summary:

Comments on the instructions for the Cape Astronomer and adds some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6199

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.323a
Summary:

Would like his comments on the instructions for the new Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6201

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[1831-12-18 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.94
Summary:

Responds to FB's request for advice regarding instructions for Thomas Henderson upon taking the position at the Cape Observatory. Suggests Henderson supervise tidal observations, but not get involved in measurement of arc of meridian. Hopes to see Henderson before his departure, but JH's mother now gravely ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14808

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[20 December 1831]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F33F1.10a
Summary:

Offers opinions about the instructions to be furnished to the Cape astronomer, especially about tide and meteorological observations, and about surveying an arc. JH hopes to see Thomas Henderson before Henderson leaves for the Cape to assume the post of astronomer there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6202

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.324
Summary:

Thanks for his comments on the Instructions for the newly appointed Cape Astronomer. Is sorry to hear of the failing health of his mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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