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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1 April 1842
Source of text:
MM/11/178, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Heinrich Mädler
Date:
[1842-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.273 & 22.144
Summary:

Is gratified that JM is taking an interest in double stars. Comments on some of the observations and time of their orbits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Stephen J. Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842-4].
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.490
Summary:

Is applying for vacant professorial chair in astronomy. Wants testimonial from JH in his support. Attached note of JH is negative in this regard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project