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Henry Enfield Roscoe
John Frederick William Herschel
Sir John Herschel publishes his translation of Homer’s Iliad
1866
Autograph letter signed by sender. Acknowledges receipt of John Frederick William Herschel's letter and fungi spore specimens. The letter was read and specimens exhibited at last meeting. Offers thanks.
27 November 1866 Sender: Henry Enfield Roscoe Reference number: HS/14/424
1867
Sir John Herschel publishes Familiar Lectures on Scientific Subjects
1867
Autograph letter signed by sender. Will forward information on spectrum analysis when he receives it. Asks if John Frederick William Herschel is interested in studying the photochemistry of the sun during the upcoming eclipse.
15 October 1867 Sender: Henry Enfield Roscoe Reference number: HS/14/425
Autograph letter signed by sender. Pleased that John Frederick William Herschel's son [John] will examine the chemical intensity of the sun during the eclipse. Offers suggestions for successful experiment. Sends paper regarding chemical intensity at the tropics.
25 October 1867 Sender: Henry Enfield Roscoe Reference number: HS/14/426
1868
Benjamin Disraeli becomes Prime Minister
1 February 1868
William Gladstone becomes Prime Minister
1 December 1868
1869
Jules Verne serializes Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
1869: (Vingt Mille Lieues sous les Mers)
