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From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.350
Summary:

Sends letter from [Alexander] von Humboldt and HS's new book on the geography of the Alps. Would like to visit JH at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.351
Summary:

Thanks JH for letter. Would like to call on JH Sunday morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0478.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends regards from scientific men in Berlin and Munich, where HS and brother Adolph lectured after returning from England. Alexander Humboldt will write to Duke of Northumberland, as JH suggested, to request financial aid for HS's research. May Humboldt use JH's name in this appeal?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hermann Schlagintweit
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0478.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

As stated before, JH does not want JH's name used in Alexander Humboldt's appeal to Duke of Northumberland on behalf of HS and brother Adolph. Feels hurt by HS's refusal to accept this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.352
Summary:

Happy to have met JH. Discusses journey in Himalayas. Would be glad to send JH any information he would like about the tropical climate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.353
Summary:

Sends vol. 4 of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos. Would like to share information gathered in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project