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From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.332
Summary:

Is applying for the position of Radcliffe Observer in the place of S. J. Rigaud and would like to use JH's opinion of MJ's star catalogue he used at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.333
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's communication and is pleased his catalogue met JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.334
Summary:

Would be pleased to accommodate JH if he is attending the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.46; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude on behalf of observatory trustees for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Distributed copies as directed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.335
Summary:

Encloses a letter from W. J. Burchell, the African traveller, showing the variability of Argus. Has added a 10 foot telescope to the instruments at the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.336
Summary:

Pleased to hear that JH was engaged on his old pursuits. Is grateful for pointing out his mistake. Regarding meteorological registration by means of photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project