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Herschel14453

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0540; Reel 1093
Summary:

Advises JH to limit appeals on behalf of worthy causes, such as [T. G.] Taylor's widow, or public may abuse JH's kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1623

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.108
Summary:

About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1624

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.110
Summary:

Tells JH of RS's dealings with the Kew Observatory Committee; comments further on standard thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1625

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.111
Summary:

Asks JH to sign certificate for membership in R.S.L. for William Simms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1627

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.113
Summary:

Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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