From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[22 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.51 (C: RS:HS 25.9.28)
Summary:
Clarifies his position regarding the resolutions on the R.A.S. medals relating to the discovery of Neptune. Is unwilling to urge that they be accepted by the R.A.S, but can live with them because they contain the truth and nothing 'improper or offensive.' Suggests that if the R.A.S. does adopt these, it may 'prove a more fatal apple of discord than any that has been thrown down among us for years.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project