From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.278
Summary:
Discusses [John] Hennessey's proposal [see ES's 1866-8-11]. Suggests sending achromatic along with a qualified observer. Thinks Alexander Herschel might be suitable for such a post. Melbourne telescope progressing rapidly.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project