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Ryan, Edward in correspondent 
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Herschel2207

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.451
Summary:

Introduces JH to a Sanskrit professor. Has heard JH may travel to the Cape, but thinks family matters may deter him from going.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2208

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.452
Summary:

Wants advice on reading thermometers and barometers. Asks for some temperature readings JH made. Will send some Calcutta newspapers. Invites Herschel's to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2209

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.453
Summary:

Sends the thermometers he made at sea. Made them as accurately as he could. Introduces Lady William Bentinck.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2210

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.454
Summary:

Discusses readings made by his barometer and that sent from the Observatory by Charles Babbage. Sends publications concerning a new fossil and on geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2206

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.450
Summary:

Introduces [Charles?] Cameron. Received angry and excited letter from Charles Babbage. Discusses barometers. Heard Herschels may be travelling to Rio de Janeiro.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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