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Herschel6073

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.199
Summary:

Will be pleased to accommodate him. Star map is being printed. Encloses a paper on Sound by Dr. R. J. Kane, for his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12214

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.70
Summary:

Has dispatched a military force to St. John's River. Outlines recent political events at the Cape. The educational scheme progresses well. Has had an acrimonious letter from Andries Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2841

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[28 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.121 (C: RS:HS 22.78)
Summary:

Insists on inclusion of all data and graphs in the publication of the accumulated magnetic observations, made as part of 'perhaps the very greatest scientific operation ... ever ... undertaken....' Urges that funding be sought from the government.

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John Herschel Project
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