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Herschel13822

From:
Alexander Cornewall Duff-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0171; Reel 1087
Summary:

Directions for entering into JH's position as Master of Mint will be sent to JH from Treasury. George Maule approved JH's method for posting security bond. Committee has recommended abolishing official fees, but this has not yet been done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1371

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Nov 1850
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (India letters 1847–51: 314–15 JDH/1/10)
Summary:

Falconer’s misbehaviour.

Geology of Khashia [Khasi] mountains. Speculations on mountain building and origin of Himalayas.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel14342

From:
John Stevelly
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0503; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses note from [W. P.] Wilson explaining need for astronomical instruments for instructing advanced students at Belfast. Asks JH's advice. Congratulations on JH's appointment to Mastership of Mint. [JH annotation: Suggests appropriate instruments.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7829

From:
Nathaniel Wallich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.32
Summary:

Trying to produce quality flax from Bengal's china grass Urtica. JH's suggestions were helpful. Will see H. C. Oersted in Copenhagen. Account of Copenhagen festivities was bungled by editor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1372

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Salt & Sons
Date:
26 Nov [1850]
Source of text:
Shropshire Archives (SA D3651/B/47/1/35)
Summary:

Inquires about financial matters.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

JHC117

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 November 1850
Source of text:
JDH/1/10 f.315-316, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC116

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
Date:
26 November 1850
Source of text:
JDH/1/10 f.313-314, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project
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