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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John R. Hind
Date:
[2 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.352
Summary:

About the naming of asteroids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.373
Summary:

Will send the Nautical Almanac to Smith, Elder and Co. Is pleased they agree on the naming of the asteroids. Gives readings for the approaching transit of Mercury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.374
Summary:

Has received a letter from U. J. J. Leverrier requesting a name for No. 59; sees difficulties; so would JH suggest a name. Has sent the Nautical Almanac supplement and a memoir by Yvon Villarceau to Smith, Elder and Co.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project