From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 June 1859]
Source of text:
RGO 6.146.285
Summary:
Returns GA's letter copy [see GA's 1859-6-14] with thanks, noting it is more complete than JH's own.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Returns GA's letter copy [see GA's 1859-6-14] with thanks, noting it is more complete than JH's own.
The Radcliffe Trustees are asking for assistance in naming a new director of the Oxford Observatory; JH sends a draft response.
Draft of letter to be sent to Radcliffe Trustees, now being sent to G. B. Airy for his information [see JH's 1859-6-11].
Discusses the issue [then under debate] of a fixed musical pitch, urging that C be fixed at 512 vibrations per second and explaining in detail his reasons.
Called at Burlington House and sees that more subscriptions have been added to the fund.
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