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Herschel6503

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
26] May [1845
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.266bis (C: RS:HS 22.263)
Summary:

Comments on SC's suggestions regarding the proposed changes in the projected new charter for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6502

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.266
Summary:

Suggesting points to be considered for the proposed new charter for the R.S.L. Remarks on the recent meeting of the Trustees of the British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[8 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.250
Summary:

Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6505

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.267
Summary:

Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6506

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.268
Summary:

Has received a letter from Henry Goulburn regarding his own letter to Robert Peel. Delay has been due to contracts with foreign governments. Has referred Goulburn to Edward Sabine for details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3221

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[2 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.92
Summary:

Hopes extracts from Mary Somerville's letters on her experiments with 'Coloration of Light,' specifically, 'action of rays on vegetable juices,' can be read to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6507

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.269
Summary:

Mary Somerville's paper has been given to P. M. Roget and it will be read at an early meeting. Interesting communications from Michael Faraday. Museum has received the head of a mastodon from India. East India Co. has sent to India in conformity with the Cambridge recommendation.

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John Herschel Project
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