From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.473
Summary:
Does the person wishing to purchase JS's lens have a worthy objective in mind [see 1833-7-4]?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Does the person wishing to purchase JS's lens have a worthy objective in mind [see 1833-7-4]?
A friend has requested JH to ask JS whether JS has a large Cauchoix objective lens that he would be willing to sell. JH has dismantled his 20-ft. telescope for voyage to Cape Town.
Assures JS that the person interested in purchasing JS's lens has worthy intentions for it, i.e., its use in a public institution. Regrets that JS distrusted JH's good intentions.