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Herschel10296

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.179
Summary:

Found his recent stay at the remote German castle very restful. Gives details of a large flight of crows and compares it to nebulae. Cure for sore throats. Hopes the South Easters do not disturb him. Intends spending the winter in Paris. Hopes that JH is preparing a two volume work on his scientific experiences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10297

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.180
Summary:

Is in Berlin together with the astronomers J. F. Encke and F. W. Bessel. Relates their researches. The new Berlin Observatory is a magnificent affair. May have to travel home sooner than expected owing to the illness of his mother-in-law.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10298

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.181
Summary:

Breakfasted today with G. G. Stokes, met Charles Lyell, [W. J.?] Broderip, and [Robert] Brown and had a fine time. Halley's Comet is visible to the naked eye.

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John Herschel Project
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