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Herschel11128

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.18
Summary:

Obliged for the present of his papers. Will keep them until the catalogue arrives. The improvements in his 20' telescope are interesting; comments on this. Will obtain the troy pound as soon as Parliament meets.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9833

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.167
Summary:

Sorry to hear that JH is contemplating a long voyage and stay from England. Hoped JH would have succeeded Professor John Leslie. Would like to know his views on reform. Has been making heavy going with JH's book on Light. Hopes to bring Mrs. Gordon to see Lady Herschel soon.

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