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Herschel8249

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[18 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.55
Summary:

Laments indiscretion of R.S.L. president [Davies Gilbert], attributing to JH statements JH never made about astronomical observations and James South's telescope. Clarifies what JH actually saw.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8252

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[3 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.58 (C: RS:HS 21.67)
Summary:

Misplaced papers are now found. HK must be 'first authority' on scale constructed for Wilhelm Struve. JH improved telescope by separating eyepiece lenses. JH's new baby girl.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8253

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[6 June 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.59
Summary:

F. G. W. Struve will arrive in July. Before HK and wife leave for Continent next week, please leave directions how Struve may obtain Struve's scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8265

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.69 (C: RS:HS 21.130)
Summary:

Shocked to read in paper of HK's loss. Offers condolences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8270

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1830 to 1833]-5-31
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.76
Summary:

Arrangements for R.S.L. annual banquet. Lord High Admiral may attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1 July 1828]
Source of text:
New South Wales State Library
Summary:

Has found some errors in the sheets of computations HK sent. Lists these. Comments on astronomical work of [William] Richardson and on the reading of 'The repeal of the Longitude Acts Bill.'

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John Herschel Project
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