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Herschel3098

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.263
Summary:

Has received works on meteors. Has been working for years with [H. A.] Newton on getting help from observatories in southern hemisphere on meteors. Resumes work on Physique sociale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3099

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.264
Summary:

Apologizes if AQ has missed answering one of JH's letters. Talks about meteorology of Belgium worked on over 30 years. Wants JH's photo for his work on statistics. Congratulates JH on his son's good work. Has received work from Collingwood and would love to know author.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3100

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.265
Summary:

Expresses good wishes for JH. Talks about aging. Notes JH's interest in poetry. Thanks for 'Of the Estimation of Skill in Targetshooting.' Has given it to [Edouard] Mailley for translation and printing in annual bulletin of Brussels observatory. Asks if JH wishes to be named as author.

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John Herschel Project
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