From:
G[oodwin] Kilburne
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.87c
Summary:
Informs JH of a meeting of the finance committee of the Hawkhurst Volunteers.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Informs JH of a meeting of the finance committee of the Hawkhurst Volunteers.
Comments on matters relating to the provision of a reflecting telescope to Melbourne University [see JH's 1862-12-10].
Directs JH to inquire regarding a pension for John Russell. Note C. P. Smyth's use of Outlines Astr. Mentions Isaac Fletcher as a promising amateur astronomer.
Has read JH's brochure with pleasure. Regarding the alleged obstruseness of some of his own mathematical theories.