From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.37
Summary:
Suggests a meeting to discuss whether to agree to act for Melbourne University [see JH's 1854-4-6].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Suggests a meeting to discuss whether to agree to act for Melbourne University [see JH's 1854-4-6].
Describes how to use the telescope at Collingwood, and comments on a number of people, including some of their children.
About arrangements for a few days at Collingwood, an accident to sister Caroline's 'W.L.' [?], and news about brother Willy, together with some moralizing.