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Herschel9392

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Fairbairn
Date:
[1836-7]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.145
Summary:

Feels unfitted for the appointment of Commissioner offered in JF's letter of 13 July.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9391

From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.144
Summary:

JH has been nominated a member of the newly formed commission to inquire into the suitability of Table Bay as a port.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9393

From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.146
Summary:

Comments on the wise measures introduced for the governing of the Cape Colony. Has taken over the editorship of a periodical and intends to introduce some of the best local writers. Would welcome JH's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9394

From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.147
Summary:

Sending a few more of the 'examinations.' Also sends an extract of a letter from Mr. Philips. The English papers have got hold of Charles Grant's (Baron Glenelg) dispatches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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