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From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.115
Summary:

Returns his interesting specimens. Has read his communication in the Physical and Chemical sections. Regarding the use of certain terms. Had long discussion with W. H. Fox Talbot on matters of Light. Has been offered a position at the Birmingham Institution. Is there any chance of obtaining a position in London?

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3680

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[2 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.23 (C: RS:HS 25.9.8)
Summary:

Requests information from RS on the life of Francis Baily for a biographical sketch JH was asked to draw up for a special meeting of the R.A.S.]

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