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Herschel3212

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.159
Summary:

Contrasts EC's catalogue of comets with that of J. F. Encke.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel33

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.374.126
Summary:

A note about how to send mail to Richarda Airy in Madeira.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4364

From:
Hugh Lee Pattinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.145
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendation to R.S.L.; asks if JH can write a note so HP can continue for candidacy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4365

From:
Hugh Lee Pattinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.146
Summary:

Thanks JH for note of recommendation for his continued candidacy to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5499

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.399 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Encloses recently received letters and a geological map. Shall he send it to Harley St.? There is a strong possibility that the Cape will get a transit circle. William Simms has a good object glass; does JH know anything about it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5500

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.400
Summary:

Is pleased to inform him that the Admiralty has ordered a transit circle for the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6781

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.98
Summary:

Thanks for his help regarding his nephew. Hopes mild weather has not upset JH. Doubtless he has seen notes of the various observations of Saturn in R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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