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Herschel12065

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.431
Summary:

Introducing two Russians, N. de Khanikoff and P. H. A. Moritz, who would like to visit JH. They are interested in making a magnetic survey of Georgia and RM has written a letter supporting their claims to the Grand Duke Michael. Meeting was marred by the death of J. H. Speke. Now on their way to Bristol.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[19 November 1864]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Asks RM whether RM thinks any of the geographical work of Karl Ritter should be translated into English.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12066

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.432
Summary:

Regarding the feasibility of a translation of Carl Ritter's geographical works. Will put the matter to the Council of the Royal Geographical Society and let JH know their views. The Russians were grateful for JH's help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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