From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1845-4-22 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0240; Reel 1054
Summary:
Privately acknowledges lack of clarity in William Herschel's report of discovering Saturn's inner rings, but JH was hurt by James South's public refutation of that discovery and by [T. R.] Robinson's abrupt refusal to communicate. Reviews WH's papers to demonstrate falsity of South's claim. Asks TM's opinion.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project