From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.257
Summary:
Describes factors that led to C. P. Smyth's appointment to Cape. Uses rock crystal prism for double star observations. Continues observing JH's nebulae with equatorial clock. Approves of proposal for worldwide meteorological observations; will distribute brochures.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project