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Herschel2045

From:
Eliza Susan Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.288
Summary:

Describes celebration of [Alexander von] Humboldt's centennial in Boston. Sends photograph of total eclipse of sun, from Henry Morton, and various other articles. Praises science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2046

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[18 October 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.289 (C: RS:HS 24.286)
Summary:

Thanks EQ for report of [Alexander von] Humboldt's centenary and the photographs from Henry Morton [see EQ's 1869-9-26]. Discusses neglect of James Grahame's work in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2047

From:
Eliza Susan Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.290
Summary:

Pleased JH wants to defend [James] Grahame's work. Describes [Henry] Morton's work and sends additional publications. Intrigued by JH's prediction that a great discovery concerning the sun will be made soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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