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Herschel13554

From:
Pierce Butler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/MW-0246.5; Reel 15
Summary:

[Last page only] Seeks financial support for exploratory survey of Sinai Peninsula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Pierce Butler
Date:
[5 December 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0119; Reel 1054
Summary:

Describes JH's theodolite by G. F. Reichenbach and offers to loan it for PB's survey [of Sinai Peninsula].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13781

From:
Pierce Butler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0131; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grateful for JH's interest in survey of Sinai Peninsula and loan of JH's theodolite. [H. S.] Palmer will visit JH and receive instruction in its use. Asks to name JH as co-trustee of survey with Henry James.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13782

From:
Pierce Butler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0132; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH and R. I. Murchison have agreed to be trustees [of Sinai survey; see PB's 1869-12-9]. Subscriptions to support survey. Sends description of expedition. Royal Geological Society unanimously approved survey.

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John Herschel Project
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