From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.162
Summary:
Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.
Encloses letter from [W. P.] Wilson of Melbourne and ES's response for JH's perusal. Discusses [Warren] de La Rue's work on solar photography.
Advises on the construction of the Melbourne reflecting telescope. Thinks [W. P.] Wilson should come to watch construction.
Please send William Lassell the original letters to take with him when he goes to Malta, as he has only the copies at present.