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From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.119
Summary:

Is returning JH's paper on 'solar spots.' Comments on George Wilson of Glasgow and his suggestions on the use of telescopes. Encloses copy of a letter on the Moon's rotation. Was pleased to see JH's letter in the Times on the agreement between Scripture and Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.120
Summary:

Is grateful for her letter of condolence on the death of his niece. Is thankful to hear of the safe arrival of her son. His own health is better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.121
Summary:

Is pleased to hear of the forthcoming marriage of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia]. Was shocked to hear of the sudden death of his neighbor Admiral W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.122
Summary:

Hears that JH is preparing his father's measurements of double stars for the R.A.S.; would like to publish his own work on double stars in the same volume. Would like to know when the work will be ready for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.123
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply about the catalogue of double stars. His own paper will run to some 250 pages. Otto Struve has offered to send him the observations of some of the stars he is interested in.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.124
Summary:

Is exceedingly grateful for the Synopsis of William Herschel's double-star observations. Comments on some of the readings. Has read his translation of Schiller's 'Spaziergang' with pleasure. Will be writing to Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.125
Summary:

Is trying to obtain parts of R.S.P.T. containing the original communication of William Herschel on changes in double stars. Would be glad of JH's assistance. Printer has made mistakes in spite of his proof corrections. Weather most unsuitable for observations due to fog. Is pleased JH is making a synopsis of all the double-star measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.126
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply about his father's papers on double-stars. Had no idea that Angelo Secchi's Means were so inaccurate. Gives the principle on which his own Means are based. The weather has been wretched and most unsuitable for any observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 or 1852?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.127
Summary:

Concerning his recent visit to Starfield and the observations made by William Lassell with his 20 foot. Regarding the rings of Saturn. Has not heard of the Craig telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[6 December 1832]
Source of text:
Columbia Univ. Library
Summary:

Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project