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Herschel14379

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends copy of ES's memorandum to George Peacock describing progress in publication of magnetic and meteorological observations. Encloses copies of observations from Antarctic survey and Ceylon. Reasons for H.E.I.C.'s hesitation to expand survey by C. M. Elliott. Praises C. J. B. Riddell's book, which described portable magnetic apparatus that is now requested by observers worldwide. Recent changes in other instruments. Reimbursement for instruments provided to observatory in Newfoundland. Recent results of surveys on Continent, in Canada, and by Capt. Blackwood in Torres Straits.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel5620

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.109
Summary:

Has just examined the area between Dublin, Paris, and Heligoland for waves. Self registering barometers would be useful.

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