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From:
Matthew Henry Webster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.128
Summary:

Communicated JH's letter of 30 Sept. [1836] to the Albany Institute. Hopes JH received meteorological register of observation points in U.S., which are increasing in number. Sent meteorological reports to societies and individuals JH requested. Describes barometer and temperature measurements in wells and barometer extremes in great December storm. W. C. Redfield of New York says duration of observation periods recommended by JH is too short.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Matthew Henry Webster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.129
Summary:

Received JH's two letters last autumn. Delayed sending observations until JH returned to England. Compared actinometers with those of Mr. Danberry of England and J. S. McCord of Montreal. Encloses letter of introduction to Harmanus Bleecker [American chargé d'affaires to the Hague] .

Contributor:
John Herschel Project