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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Daily News
Date:
1861-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.461
Summary:

Regarding the question of forged documents by the Indigo planters of Bengal and the advantages they hold over the Ryotts, who cannot read or write.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Daily News
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.459
Summary:

Agrees with him on the subject of his note, but thinks it best not to print it as names would be demanded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Daily News
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.460
Summary:

If he has an opportunity he will use the information in his letter, but he will not disclose his identity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Daily News
Date:
[20 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0134; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH's views on relation of British Imperial measures to length of Earth's axis were misrepresented in 18 May article. Explains them in detail. Notes scientific basis of British system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project