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Herschel371

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.294
Summary:

Are there any earthworks in the wood near Hawkhurst [see GA's 1851-11-4]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[5 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.295 & 6.341.12
Summary:

Invites GA to stay at Collingwood and explore the area for evidence of Roman occupation [see GA's 1851-11-4], and talks about a friend of JH's family. Indicates a price offered for weights, but has had no response [see GA's 1851-11-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1622

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[5 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.107 (C: RS:HS 25.9.71)
Summary:

As the Kew Observatory needs a standard yard, JH is proposing that they be allowed to use one of RS's as a provisional standard until Parliament acts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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