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Herschel7909

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

Herschel7910

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.114
Summary:

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.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7911

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.115
Summary:

Relieved that news of death of King [George III] did not weaken William Herschel. Will see JH and Lady Mary Pitt Herschel in Bath in April. Lady Watson and Miss Joy are not well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7912

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.116
Summary:

Recovering from shoulder injury. After leaving Slough, called on Joseph Banks, who died recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7913

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.117
Summary:

William Herschel's health. Lady Watson and Miss Joy are well. Sad that JH will not visit Bath.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7914

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.118
Summary:

Sorry to hear JH's father and mother are ill and cannot visit Bath. Received account of new Astronomical Society of London. Honored to be listed as member with old friend William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7915

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.119
Summary:

Has not seen Mr. Penn's work JH mentioned. WW was chosen member of Astronomical Society. Asks JH to pay dues; WW will reimburse him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7916

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.120
Summary:

Good health in both families. JH's letter about Alps was interesting. Will toast William Herschel's birthday tomorrow. What does WW owe JH for Astronomical Society dues?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8231

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Watson
Date:
[26 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.38 (C: RS:HS B28.17)
Summary:

Reluctant to intrude on WW's own sorrow, but grateful for WW's forty-year friendship with William Herschel. Caroline Herschel departing for Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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WCP3859

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
William Watson
Date:
28 May 1911
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: DC English Letters 1911-1920 Vol. 124
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project

RS-LP-001108

From:
William Watson; John Huxham
To:
unknown
Date:
1767
Source of text:
L&P/4/410, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
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