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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
10 April 1852
Source of text:
RS MS RR 2.83
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Recommendations for design and construction of new telescope proposed by R.S.L. for Southern Hemisphere. Need to coordinate observations in both hemispheres.
Expresses opinion regarding Wintringham Bequest.
Agrees to serve on and hopes will be able to attend meeting of Wintringham Bequest Committee. Comments on interpretation of will. P.S. stresses keeping to the time period specified in the will.
Has received papers from TB on Southern telescope [see TB's 1853-1-13]. Wishes to avoid hasty judgment of the matter.