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Herschel14298

From:
James Clark Ross
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0461; Reel 1093
Summary:

Admiralty assigned Erebus and Terror to Antarctic expedition. Asks JH and Lord Northampton to request approval from Treasury for procurement of scientific instruments. Wants to consult with JH soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3467

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Clark Ross
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS Sa.646
Summary:

On instruments for fixed stations. Fears that naval expedition will be detained.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14299

From:
James Clark Ross
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0462; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants to order three complete sets of magnetic and meteorological instruments for observations at St. Helena, at Cape of Good Hope, and aboard expedition ships. Admiralty cannot furnish instruments. Asks JH to continue efforts to obtain authorization from Treasury.

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John Herschel Project
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