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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.242
Summary:

Glad to know which of ES's papers JH has. Sends another along with maps from [Keith] Johnson's Physical Atlas. Discusses JH's ideas regarding relationship between solar spots and magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.243
Summary:

Mentions [P.] Plantamour's memoir on barometer and a criticism by Mr. Dilams[?]. Comprehending why variations of magnetic disturbances correspond in period with terrestrial year is difficult.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Augustus Gregory
Date:
6 April 1857
Source of text:
MS Q426 inward correspondence, Gregory papers, Dixson Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
William Hooker
Date:
6 April 1857
Source of text:
RBG Kew, Directors' letters, vol. LXXIV, Australia letters 1851-8, letter no. 159.Three small watercolours by Thomas Baines are attached to this letter. One is published as the frontispiece of Volume 1 of Regardfully Yours
Summary:

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Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.273
Summary:

Is grateful for his valuable remarks on the various projections of the sphere. Thinks the projection devised by JH to be well suited for isothermal lines. Has constructed a chart of the polar regions for the same purpose. Will try JH's projection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Robert Grove
Date:
6 April 1857
Source of text:
RI MS G32
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project