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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[1850]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Requests favor from WH on behalf of Richard Jones and his wife in light of her move to Richmond.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[31 October 1858]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Please distinguish between the genus Wellingtonia and the genus Sequoia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.462
Summary:

Regarding the reasons for the confusion in the nomenclature of the genus Wellingtonia and Sequoia. Comments on the aquatic Anacharis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[21 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.463 & 23.332
Summary:

Found some old packets of seeds of Protea yesterday and wonders if he would like them to be sown to see if they would germinate. Comments on some of the plants in his garden. Tried some Peruvian potatoes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project