From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.185
Summary:
Outlines the election of J. D. Forbes and attributes his success to JH's letter. Regarding the work of Thomas Henderson. Pity JH has to waste time doing his own reductions. Paris observations. Saw the comet in Valparaiso. Magnitude of stars compared to the moon. Hopes he liked his own recent book. Pleased the sextant is of use.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project