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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[6 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.9 (C: RS:HS 23.309)
Summary:

Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.11 (C: RS:HS 23.314)
Summary:

Congratulates NP on appointment to Madras Observatory. States that he will use both Isis and Hestia nomenclature without misgiving. Furnishes names from Greek mythology for NP to use for asteroid discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.8
Summary:

Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.10
Summary:

Announces success in securing directorship of Madras Observatory, thanks to JH and G. B. Airy. Cannot now change the names for asteroids Hestia or Isis. Asks for suggestions on names in the case of future discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project