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Herschel5378

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[19 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.325
Summary:

Does not wish to become a Vice-Patron of the College of Preceptors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5499

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.399 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Encloses recently received letters and a geological map. Shall he send it to Harley St.? There is a strong possibility that the Cape will get a transit circle. William Simms has a good object glass; does JH know anything about it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5500

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.400
Summary:

Is pleased to inform him that the Admiralty has ordered a transit circle for the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6543

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[10 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.116
Summary:

Returns EC's manuscript with some comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6781

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.98
Summary:

Thanks for his help regarding his nephew. Hopes mild weather has not upset JH. Doubtless he has seen notes of the various observations of Saturn in R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel685

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.77
Summary:

About JH's health and MH's problems with her teeth, followed by a series of brief news items.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.81
Summary:

Encloses son Willy's school report; adds some news items of family and friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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