From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.113
Summary:
Delighted that JH proposes to use William Herschel's 20-foot telescope.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Delighted that JH proposes to use William Herschel's 20-foot telescope.
Received JH's profile. Glad William Herschel's portrait is taken. WW has one from forty years ago. Lady Watson not well. Requests information about 'the comet.' Happy for account of Beckwiths.
JH's father and mother will call on WW during visit to Bath, scheduled after wedding of JH's cousin. Spent three weeks meeting science luminaries in Paris. Notes continuity of scientific endeavors there over three generations.