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Herschel1027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.19
Summary:

Grieved to hear of Fearon Fallows broken state of health; in response to FB's request, JH reviews a number of possible candidates to succeed Fallows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1029

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
30] September [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.23
Summary:

Expresses JH's preferences with respect to the appointment of the Cape Observatory astronomer in terms of the choices available [Follow-up letter to JH's 1831-9-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[5 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.174 (C: RS:HS 21.88)
Summary:

Remarks by JH on proof sheet of Henry Taylor's catalog of circumpolar stars observed by Stephen Groombridge. Why is Gerard Moll, a foreigner, engaged in purely English controversy? JH wants no part of Charles Babbage and James South in this matter. Regrets JH's earlier statements. Sends extract from [Richard] Copeland's letter.

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John Herschel Project
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