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Herschel3302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Matthew Arnold?]
Date:
[13 January 1866]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen1731/22
Summary:

Thanks for remarks on early portions of JH's Iliad translation. Hopes MA can go over 2800 particularly 'shaky' lines.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[13 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.137
Summary:

Has sent his translation of Homer's Iliad to the publisher and is having a collection of the best portions sent to EC.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Samuel Birch
Date:
[13 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.69 & 24.136
Summary:

Is not convinced by his arguments that the moon's surface consists of snow and glaciers. Quotes examples relating to his experiences at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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