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Herschel14760

From:
'Velocity'
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0949; Reel 1083
Summary:

Proposes hypothetical problem in physics of gravitation involving three unequal bodies falling equal distances. Asks JH to respond in Good Works.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9536

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.266
Summary:

Sends three pamphlets by Lieut. John Maclear. Was very interested in JH's 'Words" for January.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7804

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Thomas Walker
Date:
[24 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.12
Summary:

Received tables of heights recorded in 'Sind, the Punjab, N.W. Provinces, and Central Asia.' Sees scientific interest in JW's described effect of refraction on levelling. Work is important to irrigation.

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John Herschel Project
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