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From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.401
Summary:

Sends JH a pamphlet about meteorological observations in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.402
Summary:

Writes about HP's observations relating to the 'Law of Storms.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.403
Summary:

Is sending JH some powder that HP thinks might be a good compound for polishing telescope specula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.404
Summary:

Uses the barometer for measuring both vertical and horizontal distances, and believes the rotation of cyclones may be connected to the sunspot activity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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