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From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.152
Summary:

Encloses Merz's catalogue of instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.146
Summary:

The Moon map arrived safely on Saturday. Is pleased it was of some use. Includes J. R. Hind's corrections for double star Alpha Virginis. Will forward later ones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0105; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received JH's check for £300 for Harris family. Measurements of Gamma Virginis made by W. R. Dawes under GB's direction. Will send future observations to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Bishop
Date:
[31 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Invites GB to accept copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.147
Summary:

Thanks for his congratulatory letter. The name of J. R. Hind will become famous. Would JH suggest a name for the new planet. Saw another new planet last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.148
Summary:

Thanks for his early reply and for his name and symbol for the new planet (Flora). J. R. Hind has informed H. C. Schumacher. Hopes that K. L. Hencke in his new charts is not merely enlarging the Berlin maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.149
Summary:

Is returning the letters sent him by JH. Regarding Francesco de Vico and the instruments belonging to the Roman College and [Richard?] Taylor's letter concerning them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Bishop
Date:
[20 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.150 & 23.104
Summary:

Suggesting the name 'Irene' for the new planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.151
Summary:

Thanks for the name for the new planet [Irene]. J. R. Hind has written to the Times concerning it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project