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Herschel8028

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.296
Summary:

Received JH's 'Fourth Series of Observations...' [1831] on double stars. Donated it to College library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8029

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.297
Summary:

Delighted by JH's discovery of orbit of Gamma Virginis. JH has conclusively established 'the indefinite extent and uniformity of the principle of gravitation.' Invites JH and wife to visit Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8030

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.298a
Summary:

Commissioned to ask JH to select painter and to sit for half-length portrait to be placed in Old House at St. John's. Received JH's paper on the measures of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8031

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Wood
Date:
[26 July 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.298b
Summary:

Flattered by JW's request [see JH's 1832-6-8] for portrait. Business matters delay JH selecting artist.

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John Herschel Project
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