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Herschel8781

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[14 January 1846]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[James C.] Stewart has written to suggest the establishment of botanical gardens at the Cape. JH supports this idea. Would WH also?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10577

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.455
Summary:

Regarding a botanical garden at the Cape and suitable staff. Would like to join with JH in a memorial to the Colonial Office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10578

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.456
Summary:

Has heard nothing from him regarding the Cape garden. Wrote to the Colonial Office advising that the Cape garden should be similar to that at Ceylon. Hopes he agrees that Wynberg is the most likely spot.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10579

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.457
Summary:

Thinks it a good idea to send a memo to the Colonial Office on the question of a Cape botanical garden. Has consulted W. H. Harvey on the question. What a curious plant is found on the coasts of Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8782

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[17 February 1846]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Notes a small error in materials WH sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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