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Herschel2959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[29 April 1842]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #17
Summary:

Stresses importance of development and phases of periodic phenomena on earth's surface. Magnitudes of stars are the only observations JH is doing. Asks for help in planning trip on continent for three of his daughters and their governess.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-625A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alexander Young Spearman, 1st baronet
Date:
29 Apr 1842
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4723 paper 15949)
Summary:

The fourth number of part four is now published; the Smith, Elder & Co. account is presented.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2241

From:
Stephen J. Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842-4-29].
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.491
Summary:

Still pursuing vacant professorial chair in astronomy. Wants JH's testimonial. Sends his qualifications and description of recent activities in astronomy.

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John Herschel Project
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