From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.12
Summary:
Has been confined to bed with pleurisy. Davies Gilbert called yesterday and gave startling news of the wonders of James South's new telescope. Can JH inform him of its true capabilities? Gilbert talks of having an object glass of 2" diameter made of Michael Faraday's glass.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project