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Herschel2060

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.302
Summary:

Writing at suggestion of [Francis] Beaufort. Needs information concerning [J. A.] Lloyd's observations concerning longitude of his observatory at Mauritius. Encloses prospectus of forthcoming work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2061

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.303
Summary:

Sending copy of first volume of HR's work on navigation [Practice of Navigation].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2063

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.305
Summary:

Thanks JH for letter [RS:HS 14.304]. Discusses the list of principal fixed stars and its problems. Mentions several corrections that must be made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2064

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.306
Summary:

Asks if JH has published maps of Southern Hemisphere. Discusses [C. H.] Paravey's work on the history of constellations and ancient conceptions of the Zodiac in China, India, Egypt, and Greece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2065

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.307
Summary:

Encloses [C. H.] Paravey's letter [see HR's 1841-10-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2066

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.308
Summary:

Thanks JH for subscription to the Astronomical Club. Discusses JH's objection to use of symbols in works on navigation. Notes that symbols are becoming more common. Requests advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7540

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.57; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Congratulates JH on completion of many years' labor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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