From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[8 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.250
Summary:
Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.
Informing SC that U. J. J. Leverrier has asked JH to accept the Copley Medal on his behalf.
Regrets unable to dine with SC; explains why he declines to be a candidate for the presidency of R.S.L.
Comments unfavorably on Admiralty's attitude to matters concerning magnetic observations.
Arrangements about JH coming to London to go with SC to see John Russell (1st Earl Russell) [see SC's 1849-3-17].
Asking SC for a letter of introduction for a friend to see J. H. Cust (Viscount Alford).