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Herschel10494

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.372
Summary:

Will incorporate his suggestion respecting the introduction of the current Julian date in the Nautical Almanac. The name 'Baucis' has been proposed for No. 59. Has sent U. J. J. Leverrier his own views on nomenclature. Bishop's Observatory may be moved to Twickenham.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel7137

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.349
Summary:

Regarding the unsuitableness of the weather for astronomers. Sends an answer to one of JH's equations. Regarding the quarrels of Sir James South. Sends some nursery rhymes that seem appropriate.

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