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Herschel5617

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.106
Summary:

Thanks for publishing his curves. Is proceeding with his reductions. G. B. Airy has forwarded the Greenwich observations. Would he obtain Howard Elphinstone's observations for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5618

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.107
Summary:

Can sympathize with JH as he has just lost a close relation. Has been unable to contact Edward Sabine. The Dublin and Munich curves have been engraved. Thanks for the Annalen. Howard Elphinstone has sent his [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5619

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.108
Summary:

Is concerned to hear that L. A. J. Quetelet's system of observations is in danger of being broken up. Requires funds from the B.A.A.S. to publish his observations. Meteorological Society not likely to support his aims. Will consult Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5620

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.109
Summary:

Has just examined the area between Dublin, Paris, and Heligoland for waves. Self registering barometers would be useful.

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John Herschel Project
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