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Herschel6130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[14 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.256 (C: RS:HS 25.8.58)
Summary:

Regarding the forthcoming publication of the star catalogues and matters arising. Has written a report on meteorological observations. Sends paper by J. H. Kay on the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6131

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.257
Summary:

Has received the parcel. Papers regarding the comet have been sent to the R.A.S. John Hartnup is to copy out the catalogue of stars. Will have to wait awhile for the maps of F. W. A. Argelander and Mr. Schwinck. Is preparing for the printing of the catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7347

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1843]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 3/1.1.1; Reel 7
Summary:

Believes 'Mr. Maclean,' who reported from Africa observing increasing brightness of Eta Argus is not [Thomas] Maclear, but [George Maclean], the 'Governor of Cape Coast Castle [Ghana] & the husband of the unfortunate [Letitia Elizabeth Landon], whose singular death caused such a sensation some time ago.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[2 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.107
Summary:

Has check for WB's expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[6 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.108
Summary:

Sends check. Asks for latitude and longitude of four American observation stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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