From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.234.389
Summary:
Arranging with GA for the provision of regular R.A.S. publications to be supplied to a foreign member.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Arranging with GA for the provision of regular R.A.S. publications to be supplied to a foreign member.
Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'
Very discouraged about the current state of the Crimean War.
No summary available.
The Cape Government is to employ a geologist to survey the mineral resources. Copper mines are all the rage at the moment and the value of shares is increasing rapidly. No further news of David Livingstone. Mounting of the transit circle is progressing.