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Herschel2476

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.330
Summary:

Returns polar maps. Advises on methods of map projection, favoring polar projection. Working on new maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2945

From:
Henri Victor Regnault
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.320
Summary:

Discusses his itinerary for the British Isles. Gives address where he may be reached. Wishes to visit JH at Collingwood. Congratulates JH on his improved health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7335

From:
Jean Baptiste André Dumas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857-1]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.511
Summary:

Discusses an edition of Antoine Lavoisier's works [3 vols., 1862-65] edited by JD. Comments on the edition and on the arrangements for JH receiving it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7675

From:
Sophia Beck
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.7 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

All is well. Hope JH hears 'good accounts from India.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4614

From:
W. G. Penny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.153
Summary:

Sends a copy of his Astronomical Investigations. Claims there is an 'inequality in the motions of Mars and the Earth.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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