From:
[Heinrich Louis] d'Arrest
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.412
Summary:
On various astronomical matters.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
On various astronomical matters.
Gathering mercantile statistics spoken of by John Stewart and preparing these for House of Commons.
Gratitude for donation of JH's Cape Results [see TJ's 1847-10-17]. James Nasmyth, library patron, also 'gratified.' Sent separately a local newspaper announcement of this acquisition. Encloses prospectus of index of library's holdings.