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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[29 January 1837]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/8
Summary:

Is sending WT some botanical specimens through Andrew Smith, whose scientific abilities JH praises. Asks WT to assist Smith in England. Encourages WT's work in mathematics and in 'photology.' Reports on JH's astronomical observations and theorizes about sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.273
Summary:

About plant seeds sent by JH from the Cape, WT having sent him some Mexican seeds in return. Halley's Comet only clearly seen on two nights.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project