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Herschel2385

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[17 July 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.266
Summary:

Discusses desirability of middle latitude stations in North America. Impressed by the work of [A. D.] Bache.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2386

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.274
Summary:

JH cannot attend Aberdeen [B.A.A.S.] meeting due to severe illness. Will try to sketch draft of response to application to British and foreign governments for cooperation in magnetic projects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2387

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[28 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.281
Summary:

Requests information concerning a letter to the Treasury, which ES had asked JH to write, regarding funding for [meteorological] stations in Vancouver, Shanghai, Newfoundland, and the Falkland Islands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.283
Summary:

Will accompany ES to Kew Observatory. Serving as legatee for the recently deceased Elizabeth Baily, sister of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2393

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[13 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.252 (C: RS:HS 23.287)
Summary:

Reluctant to recommend undertaking major scientific projects in colonies at government expense. Believes situation there will work itself out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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