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Herschel13660

From:
John Banks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0042; Reel 1062
Summary:

JH's 25 Apr. 1871 reply encouraged JB to oppose introduction of French metric system. [Thomas] Brassey and Mr. Shuttleworth will vote against it [in House of Commons].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13730

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0086; Reel 1087
Summary:

Philip Harwood, editor of Saturday Review, wants to use JH's letter as part of article on metric system on 13 May [1871] in anticipation of 16 May debate in House [of Commons]. Second reading of bill was postponed until 6 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13902

From:
Philip Harwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0248; Reel 1087
Summary:

Second reading of metric bill in Parliament was postponed to 8 June. PH will delay publication of JH's article in Saturday Review to coincide with public interest in bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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