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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[4 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.51
Summary:

Sends WS William Herschel's chromatic observations of Beta Cygni. Completing 'Catalogue of Nebulae.' Works on translating Book IX of Iliad; fears he will not complete translation of Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[9 August 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.56
Summary:

Believes he will complete Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[23 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.79
Summary:

Comments on WS's publication on sidereal chromatics. Believes validity of doctrine of three primary colors proved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project