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Herschel12061

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.427
Summary:

Outlining the requirements for the new Assistant Secretary at the Geographical Society. Gave Frank Buckland encouragement last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12062

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.428
Summary:

Attended the lectures given by JH's son at the [Royal Institution] and Michael Faraday and Bence Jones think he should not be considered for the post at the Geographical as he is cut for more scientific things. Would like JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12063

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.429
Summary:

Sends the appendix to the volume being printed and hopes he can quote the extract from JH's letter. Comments on James Croll's theories. Points out a mistake in the report from the Morning Post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12064

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.430
Summary:

President of the R.S.L. has suggested that RM should propose Sir Henry Barkly as a fellow. Comments on Barkly's work in geography and geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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