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Herschel14078

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 April [1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0298.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

In R.S.L.'s request to H.E.I.C. court of directors for support for magnetic survey in India, Lord Northampton omitted to stress need for training TJ and other officers in use of special instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14079

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Best Jervis
Date:
[28 April 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0298.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Let India Board move at its own pace, and do not call on Lord Northampton. JH will write privately to 'Major J.' to suggest proper training for appointed observers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14080

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0299; Reel 1087
Summary:

Attended [French] Institute and heard D. F. J. Arago read account of L. J. M. Daguerre's process, which is very different from those of JH and W. H. F. Talbot. Has not yet visited Francesco Carlini to give him JH's letter. Introduces J. T. Boileau, who will participate in magnetic survey.

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John Herschel Project
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