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From:
Giovanni Santini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.344
Summary:

Hopes to meet with Charles Babbage in Vienna. Inquires if JH received a set of books from University of Padua for the Astronomical Society. Praises JH's double star work; uses it for own observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert Everest
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.136
Summary:

Has given away all his drawings; all he has left is a small oil-color of Christiana. Comments on the scenery of Norway. Hopes the paintings will stimulate interest in a country of which he is very fond.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project