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Herschel408

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 September 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.210
Summary:

Asks for new observational data on Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1843-7-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4277

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.282
Summary:

J. R. Hind determined orbit of Mu2 Boötes using JH method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7384

From:
James Basire
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.38 and verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Sent proofs of JH's plates and drawings. Will send proofs of 'large Nebula.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

At WH's request [see WH's 1845-8-27], JH writes in support of WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, as a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1845-8-27], has been slow in writing recommendation [see JH's 1845-9-19] for WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, because, not having met WH's son, wished to get judgment from James Ross. Enclosing Ross's very complimentary letter.

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John Herschel Project
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