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From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.141
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot offer JH the information he needs regarding the stature of service-men, but suggests places for further searching. Shares observations about relationships between dew point and barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0514; Reel 1093
Summary:

Reduction of observations will begin immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.142
Summary:

Expresses satisfaction with results of continued magnetic and meteorological observations in various locations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.25; Reel 9
Summary:

Assures JH that [Cape Results] will receive warm welcome in libraries of India. Suggests other recipients there. Send copies with dispatches from India House.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.144a
Summary:

Requests letter ascertaining William Mann's competence, assuring his hiring as astronomer at Madras.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project