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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.228
Summary:

Discusses letter to [G. B.] Airy and JH's response to it. Discusses instruments at Toronto Observatory. Describes 18 November 1841 magnetic disturbances. Working on Atlantic declination maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS MM
Summary:

Comments favorably on report by W. R. Birt on Kew meteorological observations. Sees special significance concerning atmospheric electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.296
Summary:

Supports proposal made by C. M. Elliot to execute 'running survey' of India with instruments from observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project