From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1827]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0930; Reel 1083
Summary:
Regrets JH's retirement as secretary to R.S.L. Names possible successors.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Regrets JH's retirement as secretary to R.S.L. Names possible successors.
FB pleased by JH's note yesterday announcing JH's resignation [as secretary of] R.S.L. Hopes JH will accept 'another office' in R.S.L. at future date.
Regrets JH's resignation as secretary of R.S.L.
JH's resignation as R.S.L. secretary. Reports finding papers. Will confirm that Greenwich observations reached Thomas Henderson. Thermometers and [John] Dalton's Elements arrived safely. Thanks for invitation to visit Slough.
Regrets JH's resignation of R.S.L. secretaryship.
Astronomical Society will lend instruments, including a Beaufoy Clock and a transit circle, to WS for his observations.