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Turberville, H. in correspondent 
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From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.378a
Summary:

Asks for JH's advice over a defective pair of glass discs. Discusses possibility of manufacturing optical discs in conjunction with the artist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
H. Turberville
Date:
[17 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.378b (C: 24.214)
Summary:

Explains HT's problem with the defective telescope glass. Advises caution about entering optical glass manufacturing. Urges HT to take back his will from JH's possession and entrust it to the care of a legal advisor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.379
Summary:

Explains conditions of his will and the distribution of his estate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.380
Summary:

Describes his visit to Exeter. Hopes JH received a package sent the previous week. Asks question concerning lens making.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project