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From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.369
Summary:

Is very pleased he agrees with the present system of naming the asteroids; so does G. B. Airy. George Bishop died yesterday, and the Observatory is now in the hands of Bishop's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexis Caswell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.327
Summary:

Will be leaving for America shortly so regrets he will be unable to visit him. Has happy memories of his interview at Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project