From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.189
Summary:
Relating to a paper JH sent in, and copies of another of JH's papers that have been printed.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Relating to a paper JH sent in, and copies of another of JH's papers that have been printed.
Sending autographs. Discusses the faculae on the eastern limb and the reception of JH's note at the R.A.S. [Frederick] Howlett is drawing a group of sunspots.
Hopes he has not lost JH's friendship. AQ's son left military to help AQ. Death of Prince Albert was a shock.
Proposes continuing work on JH's [Catalogue of] Nebulae, and not worrying about funding. Gives details of money and time spent so far. Work is about half done.