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Herschel2734

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826-2]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.15
Summary:

Encloses a copy of a letter from the astronomer [George] Fisher, who strongly supports the practicability of work in Spitzbergen. Says the letter will be presented to the Council for its consideration in hopes that a special committee will be appointed. Urges JH to show the members the copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001588

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Nell de Breaute
Date:
3 February 1826
Source of text:
MM/21/25, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001589

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Nell de Breaute
Date:
18 February 1826
Source of text:
MM/21/26, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2736

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826- 2-23 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.16
Summary:

Claims 'it never entered [his] head' that an appointed committee would be influenced solely by the need to defend its decisions. Restates his opinion that the subject should be properly considered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2735

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 February 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.15b
Summary:

Denies any knowledge of a R.S.L. Council meeting. Trusts the council will make its decisions based on public duty and science, not on the fact that the decision must be defended in later discussions. Has passed [George] Fisher's letter on to members as ES requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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