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Herschel8301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[2 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.107
Summary:

Has check for WB's expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[6 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.108
Summary:

Sends check. Asks for latitude and longitude of four American observation stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[14 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.256 (C: RS:HS 25.8.58)
Summary:

Regarding the forthcoming publication of the star catalogues and matters arising. Has written a report on meteorological observations. Sends paper by J. H. Kay on the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1074

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.17
Summary:

Has received a request from the Admiralty to order a new telescope for the Cape observatory; at the same time, JH has received an unsolicited offer of a lens. JH seeks advice and information from GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12834

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eneas Mackintosh
Date:
[19 August 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0238; Reel 1054
Summary:

Peter Stewart informed JH of EM's offer to assist JH's son William in obtaining writership appointment in India. JH and wife are deeply grateful. JH's desires for William's future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1283

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Howley]
Date:
[24 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.55
Summary:

[Writing in response to Archbishop [of Canterbury, William Howley]], accepts the honor of being named a Trustee of the British Museum with much gratitude.

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John Herschel Project
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