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Herschel2814

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.94
Summary:

Tells of James Ross's broken instrument at the Cape and of efforts to send new equipment to him. Speaks of [Francis] Beaufort's magnetic observations at sea. Has looked for the memorial in the Athenaeum but does not believe it was published there. Does not know if Humphrey Lloyd is getting married.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2820

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.100
Summary:

Announces that the Quarterly Review has approved JH's article for immediate publication. Relays the message that JH should finish it as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2815

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.95
Summary:

Says the needle of a magnetic instrument has been made heavier as requested by ES. Mentions other instruments and their performances. Remarks on the Quarterly [Review].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2816

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.96
Summary:

Gentleman from Holland, sent by his King, has arrived and is eager to learn about and set up a magnetic observatory in Holland and two or three more in the Dutch colonies. Is excited about the possibility of a South American station. Believes it possible that in a few years there will be maps of all the oceans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2817

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.97
Summary:

Desires that JH read the enclosed work by Mrs. Sabine about Antarctica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2818

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

Herschel2819

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.99
Summary:

Thanks JH for reading Mrs. Sabine's work. Discusses the work of C. F. Gauss and his observations regarding the southern hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13794

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0145.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Physical Committee yesterday amended report by J. D. Forbes and recommended that R.S.L. establish a magnetical and meteorological observatory in vicinity of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3255

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.139
Summary:

Discusses difficulties with establishing public magnetical and meteorological observatory. Mentions other business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001102

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
18 June 1840
Source of text:
MM/16/139, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2472

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 June [1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.326
Summary:

[Charles] Riddell's observations suggest Europe and North America experience magnetic disturbances at similar times, but in opposite directions. Suggests course of action for [Charles] Riddell and Lieutenant Younghusband in North America.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14367

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0518; Reel 1093
Summary:

Payment for instruments sent to Breslau observatory. Received proofs of JH's paper, which does justice to Humphrey Lloyd. Spoke to Lord Melbourne about establishing a magnetical and meteorological observatory in vicinity of London. Compares expenses for permanent and temporary observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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