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Herschel4789

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.179 (C: RGO 6.56.248)
Summary:

Is sending papers, from an American, for JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8139

From:
H. S. Wigginton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.406
Summary:

As secretary of newly formed 'Mechanic's Institute' in Slough, HW invites JH to preside at 18 Feb. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8175

From:
George Wagstaffe Yapp
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.442
Summary:

As secretary, GY requests JH's presence at first soirée of Whittington Club [for journalists]. Will JH accept election as vice president?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9343

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.97
Summary:

Comments relating to G. W. Leibniz correspondence [see JE's 1846-9-22]; comments on naming the new planet Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9704

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.53
Summary:

W. R. Grove and JG would like an opportunity of discussion with JH on a scientific matter. Will visit him if necessary.

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John Herschel Project
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