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From:
Thomas Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.65; Reel 9
Summary:

Brief history of library and its 20,000 volumes, many donated. Asks JH to donate copy of JH's Cape Results. Refers JH to Gentleman's Magazine, June 1847, for further information on library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.75; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for donation of JH's Cape Results [see TJ's 1847-10-17]. James Nasmyth, library patron, also 'gratified.' Sent separately a local newspaper announcement of this acquisition. Encloses prospectus of index of library's holdings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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