From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.142
Summary:
Giving his recent observations of the satellites of Uranus. Has not detected more than four satellites.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Giving his recent observations of the satellites of Uranus. Has not detected more than four satellites.
Accepts responsibility for error in amount awarded to [G. F. G. Mathison]'s pension by JH and Henry Rich. Sum of £1200 should have read £1400.
Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to eliminate Engraving department [see JH's 1851-11-4]. Benedetto Pistrucci and L. C. Wyon will receive fixed salaries and housing allowances as nonresident modelers and engravers to Mint.
Regrets he has not been able to find anyone suitable for the chair of chemistry and natural philosophy at Sydney University.
No summary available.