From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0584.5.a; Reel 1058
Summary:
The 20-ft. reflecting telescope used at Cape Town was delivered safely to Slough.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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The 20-ft. reflecting telescope used at Cape Town was delivered safely to Slough.
Reports the birth of JH's seventh child, Maria Sophia. Met Adolphus Frederick, the Duke of Cambridge, who asked about CH.