From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 November [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.77
Summary:
Maria Mitchell 'shall have her due honor,' despite [Francesco] DeVico. Discusses problems with the R.A.S. awarding medals and honors, the loss to the R.A.S. of Francis Baily, and the issue of proposing foreign associates. Proposes a list of such to JH. Objects to DeVico, but is the head of a publishing observatory and has found comets. Urges caution in appointing Americans. On publishing R.A.S.M.N.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project