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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Wrottesley
Date:
[17 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.12.4
Summary:

Agrees to write memoir [of George Peacock], but this will take some time as he is taking son [John] to Southampton to leave for India.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel8035

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.302
Summary:

Government refuses to 'entertain the Magnetic Proposals' this year, claiming cost overruns. Probably a mistake, but Edward Sabine's illness precludes easy reply. Expect discussion at next R.S.L. Council meeting.

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John Herschel Project
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