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Herschel7773

From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1817]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.4; Reel 12
Summary:

Schedules time in London next week to cast two mirrors for 20-foot telescope. Details of mixture to be used for mirrors. Questions about casting process. Tells JH to consult 'Messr. Devey' for answers. Plans to visit Greenwich soon. Hand tremor makes writing difficult. Received letter from [Ragreneau?] inviting Herschel family to breakfast tomorrow.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel5755

From:
David Brewster
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.241
Summary:

Would like WH's son, JH, to write some articles for his Edinburgh Encyclopaedia. Would he help him on an article entitled 'Stars'?

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