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Herschel6048

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.174
Summary:

Has had a letter from H. C. Schumacher announcing his discovery of a new comet in Draco. There is to be a R.S.L. Council on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel842

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.18
Summary:

About buying horses, and closing the deal to buy Collingwood. JH refers to an enclosure about anti-slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9000

From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.25
Summary:

Sends further testimonials on behalf of his candidacy for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Describes himself as 'an unfortunate man of genius.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9244

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.1
Summary:

Weather has been unsuitable for using the actinometers. Sends a small parcel of geological specimens. J. H. Lefroy is in a very good situation at Longwood.

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John Herschel Project
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