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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Sykes
Date:
[11 March 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.143 (C: RS:HS 22.308)
Summary:

Notes that actinometer observations prove faulty due to problem with instruments. Asks that WS notify Indian observatories to join others in terminating such observations until JH finds method of getting around problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.25; Reel 9
Summary:

Assures JH that [Cape Results] will receive warm welcome in libraries of India. Suggests other recipients there. Send copies with dispatches from India House.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project