From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.98
Summary:
Encloses some comments of Archibald Smith about C. F. Gauss's General Theory. Believes Smith plans to go on an expedition. Mentions two new magnetometers, the building of a Cape observatory, and the recommendation to the Parliament of Holland to build an observatory.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project