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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.137
Summary:

Transmits message from [A. T.] Kupffer about setting up an observatory at Hammerfest and details about various apparati. Notes proposal for observatory in northern Siberia. Has ordered 250 copies of the Physical Committee Report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Christian VIII
Date:
[17 January 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.87
Summary:

Grateful for being made Knight Commander of the Illustrious Order of Dannebrog, but British rules forbid JH accepting foreign title.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 January 1842]
Source of text:
RGO 6.693.102
Summary:

Sends a letter from Humphrey Lloyd for GA's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project