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Herschel8784

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[23 December 1847]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Lord Auckland [George Eden] has asked JH to edit Admiralty Manual and proposed that WH write section on botany. Would WH do this and when could WH complete it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10581

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.459
Summary:

Has been requested by George Eden (1st Earl of Auckland) to contribute the botanical section to the manual to which JH alludes. Comments on this and the requirements for a manual of this type.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[5 January 1848]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Likes what WH has outlined on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual. Suggests some additions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8786

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[1848-3]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Extent of WH's manuscript for JH's Admiralty Manual is fine. Please send it as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10582

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.460
Summary:

Has finished his paper for JH's Admiralty Manual and it only requires copying. Can reduce it if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8787

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[14 June 1848]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

WH's manuscript on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual has arrived and deserves praise. JH awaits three final manuscripts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10583

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.461
Summary:

Sending his notes for JH's Admiralty Manual. Would have been earlier but he dislocated his left shoulder and had to have the services of an amanuensis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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