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From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.13
Summary:

The Admiralty has approved the purchase of the telescope for the Cape Observatory [see GA's 1845-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.312
Summary:

Health has improved. Regarding an experiment carried out at the Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.114
Summary:

Is sorry to hear of his indisposition. Regarding movements connected with the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.185 & 22.261
Summary:

Sends details of an experiment he would like MF to carry out. Cannot do it himself as he has no suitable glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project