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Herschel9496

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.241
Summary:

Regarding the affairs of the R.S.L. and JH's intentions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9479

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.225
Summary:

Has written to Charles Babbage to express sympathy on the death of his wife, but fears there is not much can be done for him. Has given up the Dorset operations. Comments on JH's theory of sulphurate of iron. May be one of his neighbors soon as he has been offered a residence at Beaconsfield.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9480

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.226
Summary:

Is having some of JH's friends to dinner and would be pleased if he would join them. Affairs of the Geological Society. Has notice from Capt. P. P. King with specimens from the Straits of Magellan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9481

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.227
Summary:

Regarding the suitable persons for the Observatories of Greenwich and Cambridge, is JH interested? Has been discussing R.S.L. Council matters with W. H. Wollaston.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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