From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.61 (C: RS:HS 25.9.37)
Summary:
Proposes that R.A.S. award medals regarding the discovery of Neptune to both U. J. J. Leverrier and J. C. Adams, giving first honors to Leverrier, and specifying distinctly the grounds for awarding the second. Hopes his resolution will not be seen as blaming anyone and that it will have a 'healing and a friendly effect.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project