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Herschel9404

From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.157
Summary:

His health has been poor and is still not well. Outlines his surveys for the site of the Observatory, difficulties of storing instruments, lack of finance. Gives details of the observations carried out so far. First assistant is leaving and has appointed a R.C. priest. Remember him to his friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9405

From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.158
Summary:

The comet is not visible. All is ready for its observation. How is the Cambridge observatory progressing? Comet still not visible. Wishes he had a good telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9406

From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.159
Summary:

Has received letters from the Admiralty, which have allayed all his previous distress. Is to receive two telescopes. Weather has been unsuitable for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9407

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Fearon Fallows
Date:
[10 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.160 & 20.154
Summary:

Has delayed answering his letters owing to the health of his father. Grieves to hear of the health of FF. Board of Longitude are fully behind FF. Does not agree with some of FF's proposals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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