From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[8 August 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0224; Reel 1054
Summary:
R.S.L. committee for considering continuance of magnetic observations has recommended that hourly observations be carried out at Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, and Vancouver Island. Alternate stations are Ceylon and Bermuda. Will not print all observations. Hopes colonial governments will participate. JH and William Whewell will be at [B.A.A.S. meeting in] Leeds.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project