From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.52 (C: RS:HS 25.9.29)
Summary:
Has received the list of six persons proposed by the R.A.S. for its medal, along with who nominated each. Has harsh words for the RAS's actions [regarding the discovery of Neptune] and says it has been badly mismanaged in England. Urges RS to exert his influence with G. B. Airy to get some names removed. At end writes 'Burn this.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project