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From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.162
Summary:

Sending some observations on a comet which appeared last month. Has had the pendulum up for some weeks but has been unable to carry out many observations owing to official duties. Has been working a good deal on occultations. Wishes some had been published as they are of great practical use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.163
Summary:

Had no report he could offer the Astronomical Society. Outlines the situation in Chile. Hopes to arrange the material on his recent voyages in the form of a book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.164
Summary:

Has requested his friend Thomas Henderson of Edinburgh University to call on JH. Would be pleased if JH can help him in any way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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