From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[19 June 1825]
Source of text:
RS Sa.644
Summary:
Encloses R. Bonne's letter and gives further instructions regarding rockets for experiment.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Encloses R. Bonne's letter and gives further instructions regarding rockets for experiment.
Six artillery men have been placed under ES's command. Encloses letters from Charles Bonne. Asks ES to oversee the arrival of 180 rockets to be used at Wrotham and Fairlight. Proposes that ES test whether a light at Wrotham can be seen at Fairlight in which case gunpowder will be used instead of rockets. Sets date for ES to meet Bonne in Hornoy. Urges ES to record his expenses for the Board of Longitude.