From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0583.1; Reel 1058
Summary:
Herschels safely landed from Africa and in fine spirits.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Herschels safely landed from Africa and in fine spirits.
Invitation to Caroline, Sir John, and William Herschel to dine with her on Friday.
Reports a joyous reunion with family and friends.
Copies the inscription on a vase awarded to JH to commemorate his work at Cape Town.
Impressed with the new President of the R.S.L., Spencer J. A. Compton. Has learned that Carl Gauss was awarded the Copley Medal for his research in terrestrial magnetism.
Grateful to be made an honorary member of the Royal Irish Academy. Wants 'one or two' copies of her index to John Flamsteed's catalog of omitted stars.
Sent to CH her diploma from the Royal Irish Academy on account of her election as an honorary member.