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Herschel3081

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.246
Summary:

Has worked hard to augment number of stations for horary observations. Now close to 80. Asks JH's advice whether the R.S.L. or B.A.A.S. would print his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2961

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[11 February 1844]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #19 (draft Académie belgique: #20)
Summary:

Will attempt to arrange publication and reception of AQ's work in England. Grieves that AQ has suffered attacks because of his zeal in meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3082

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.247
Summary:

Thanks for letter regarding equinoxes and solstices. Intends to work on physical phenomena of globe. Resumes meteorological observations. Awaits Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2962

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[5 December 1844]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #21
Summary:

Requests information on behalf of the Magnetic and Meteorological Committee of the B.A.A.S. Desires AQ's assessment of past achievements by 1845-3-10. Lists works to be forwarded before end of year.

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John Herschel Project
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