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Herschel3662

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.9
Summary:

Suggests that JH publish JH's portrait along with his book [Cape Results]. Wants JH to approach the Duke of Northumberland with this idea, and if he has no objections, RS will put the touched up plate at the Duke's disposal. Does not like the idea of selling prints of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3664

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.6
Summary:

Suggests that JH print the portrait of JH with but not in JH's [Cape Results]. Has been working on Lt. Murphy's observations in Syria. Is pleased with M. J. Johnson's appointment to the Radcliffe Observatory. Asks JH for suggestions on projects for Johnson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3665

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.7
Summary:

Sends JH the name and address of the printer who has an engraving arranged for by RS of JH's portrait. Requests that JH give thirty copies to Lady Herschel for her own use.

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John Herschel Project
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