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Alexander Ross Clarke
John Frederick William Herschel
Draft letter. Thanks for sending him his memoir on the Figure of the Earth. Comments on this. His son John would find a copy of this memoir of great assistance in his work in India; would he send him one.
11 October 1863 Sender: John Frederick William Herschel Reference number: HS/5/343
Autograph letter signed by sender. Thanks for his comments on his memoir. Sends a few additions, which he will be submitting to the Royal Astronomical Society in due course. Will send a copy of the memoir to John Frederick William Herschel's son.
12 October 1863 Sender: Alexander Ross Clarke , Alexander Ross Clarke Reference number: HS/5/344
Autograph letter signed by sender. Thanks for sending him his essay on the yard, pendulum and metre. Hopes it will engage the attention of the public. A measure of 50 would be very convenient.
20 November 1863 Sender: Alexander Ross Clarke , Alexander Ross Clarke Reference number: HS/5/345