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From:
James Duncan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.512
Summary:

Pointing out an error in JH's statement in an encyclopaedia that there are no serpents in Borneo.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Duncan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.513
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's note. Further regarding the existence of serpents in Borneo. Suggests form of correction in encyclopaedia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project