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Herschel11387

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.297
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kindness conveyed in his letter brought to him by Mohammed Ismail Khan. The latter has been attempting to persuade JL to go to Lucknow as an engineer, but has declined pending offer from the King of Oude. Will send his observations to Francis Beaufort after JH has left the Cape. Answers some of JH's queries.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11388

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.298
Summary:

Has delayed writing in order to send the correspondence about the Observatory. Has received a letter from the Colonial Office praising his work and increasing his salary, also taking over financial responsibility for the instruments. Is not satisfied with the life at Mauritius.

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John Herschel Project
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