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Herschel3451

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.126
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion about distribution of government fund for advancement of science handed over to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3452

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1856-2-11 or later]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.127
Summary:

Thanks for resolutions regarding distribution of government aid, particularly JH's dwelling on good example of B.A.A.S. Discusses proceedings of distribution committee meeting. [Marked 'Private'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3192

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.128
Summary:

Describes proceedings of government aid distribution committee meeting. JH's letter was so well-received JH was elected committee member. Asks JH to write example-illustrated report of resolutions and to be committee's orator.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3245

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.129
Summary:

Discusses JH's resolution regarding distribution of government grants, which Committee adopted but R.S.L. Council opposed. Relays in great detail proceedings and decisions of meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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