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From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.137
Summary:

Explains results obtained by R.S.L. subcommittee considering state of meteorological journal published in R.S.P.T. Wonders about feasibility of establishing 'simple but accurate meteorological register' under public authority.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.138 (C inc: TxU:H/M-0145.3; Reel 1087)
Summary:

Describes difficulties in attempting to produce good meteorological register and establish national meteorological observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project