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Herschel2501

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1850-8-7.
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.362
Summary:

Forwards results of experiment on influence of solar light on the chemical action of oxygen. Asks JH to experiment further and to give CS his views on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[7 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.89 (C: TxU:H/M-1031.3; Reel 1083)
Summary:

Offers some information on 'Coal Sacks' in Southern Cross [see AH's 1850-7-31]. Happy to hear that volume 3 of Kosmos is near completion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13832

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0179; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of WE's child. Will return to [Haileybury]. Encloses letter from [A. J.] Ellis. Let Ellis know if JH wants to see Ellis's works.

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John Herschel Project
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