From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.192
Summary:
Regarding the award of the R.S.L.'s Royal Medal.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Regarding the award of the R.S.L.'s Royal Medal.
Council of the R.S.L. has awarded JH the Royal Medal for his research on the solar spectrum. Hopes to have a communication from him soon.
Cannot remember all four lines of Latin maxim. Will ask Dr. Ferguson for correct version.
Has not heard from Dr. Ferguson. Quotes what TY can recall of Latin maxim.
Council of the R.A.S. will have to consider claims for the medal award at its next meeting. Has JH anyone in mind so that his claims may be considered.