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Herschel11122

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.12
Summary:

Has been confined to bed with pleurisy. Davies Gilbert called yesterday and gave startling news of the wonders of James South's new telescope. Can JH inform him of its true capabilities? Gilbert talks of having an object glass of 2" diameter made of Michael Faraday's glass.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel8521

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jean Baptiste Joseph Fourier
Date:
[15 February 1830]
Source of text:
Académie des sciences (Paris) (draft: RS:HS 7.353 & C: 21.58)
Summary:

Expresses elation and gratitude at being elected corresponding member of the astronomy section of the Académie des sciences. Believes that JH's name has led to JH's researches gaining more praise than their merits justify.

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John Herschel Project
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