From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
1848
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.441 (C: RS:HS 22.233)
Summary:
Family will arrive at Norwich on 16 May. Discusses Norfolk strata and Cray fossils.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Family will arrive at Norwich on 16 May. Discusses Norfolk strata and Cray fossils.
Because AS cannot visit JH, JH has sent a circular. Assumes circular of [George Eden,] Lord Auckland will also be received. Will wait for response to query.
Accepts invitation to Norwich. For Geological Instructions, JH will wait to hear from [George Eden,] Lord Auckland. If necessary, he will consult [Charles] Darwin regarding the Instructions.
Family has been ill. Discusses possibilities for the formation of the sun and their effects on the law of area and the nebular hypothesis.
Says the family will arrive at Norwich on 16 or 17 May.