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Herschel5376

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.323
Summary:

Regarding his plans for lighthouses. Had a visit from L. F. Menabrea in his absence. Who manufactures the specified telescopes?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13980

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH is needed for tomorrow's meeting with Mr. [Hooter] regarding wrought iron melting pots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14618

From:
Leonard Charles Wyon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0601; Reel 1086
Summary:

LW's father, William Wyon, died today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel187

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.69
Summary:

Note with copies of an advertising circular about the Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel485

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.9
Summary:

Is having some difficulty in acquiring the single weight [see GA's 1851-10-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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