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Herschel8670

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[20 October 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.49 (C: TxU:H/L-0263; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Conveys to GE nine resolutions passed at the B.A.A.S. meeting supporting a southern hemisphere expedition of discovery, especially concerned with magnetism, and also the establishment of a series of magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14145

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0372; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Will meet with JH next month. Will assist B.A.A.S. in research on terrestrial magnetism, but is not convinced that global expedition is most effective way; perhaps current survey teams could perform as well. Compares relative costs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8663

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.53
Summary:

Expresses general interest in supporting research in terrestrial magnetism and possibly am expedition of discovery. Will be happy to discuss these matters further with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8671

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[5 November 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.55 (draft: RS:HS 7.36b & C: 21.268)
Summary:

Is prepared to see GE anytime about resolutions [see JH's 1838-10-20]. Outlines the requirements of the Cape Observatory for more efficient service. Eloquently pleads the case for government support of research in the physical sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9282

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.37 (C: NatLibScot MS.12051, f.59)
Summary:

Has not returned to town yet, but will be happy to discuss the proposals in JH's last letter. Attaches more importance to JH's words than any resolutions of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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