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Herschel1812

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0638.7 (C: RGO 6.694.499)
Summary:

If magnetic observation stations are to be set up and staffed, then personnel should be considered soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4849

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.236 (C: RGO 6.145.185)
Summary:

Regarding a possible successor to U. J. J. Leverrier at the Paris Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel147

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.500
Summary:

Intends to set up a meeting with appropriate members of the B.A.A.S., in order to prepare presentation about magnetic observatories for the B.A.A.S. meetings in Leeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel76

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.145.187
Summary:

Responds to GA's 1858-6-25, and essentially agrees with GA's assessment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1813

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0638.8 (C: RGO 6.694.501)
Summary:

Supports JH's intentions [see JH's 1858-6-26] and Edward Sabine's proposals about magnetic observations, but displays little faith in the effectiveness of the B.A.A.S.

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John Herschel Project
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