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Herschel7918

From:
Robert Wauchope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.121
Summary:

Sorry to involve JH in dispute with H. H. Gird over 120 dollars for horse. Will settle out of court. Sends two mineral specimens from Ascension [Island] and barometric observations.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel7920

From:
Robert Wauchope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12 May [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.123
Summary:

Discusses barometer behavior during coastal gales and tornadoes. Will send JH a better specimen of oxide in granite fissure [illustration]. RW mistakenly assumed it was basalt. Regrets JH involved in RW's transaction with H. H. Gird.

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John Herschel Project
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