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Herschel8679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1 July 1828]
Source of text:
New South Wales State Library
Summary:

Has found some errors in the sheets of computations HK sent. Lists these. Comments on astronomical work of [William] Richardson and on the reading of 'The repeal of the Longitude Acts Bill.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11577

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[17 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.19
Summary:

JH very upset at the government abolishing the Board of Longitude; has many questions as to what will happen now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11120

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.10
Summary:

Sends Knowles's paper for his comments. The Board of Longitude has now been officially dissolved. Hopes the R.S.L. will not take on its work unless well paid by the government. Answers to JH's queries regarding the Nautical Almanac and other works of the Board of Longitude. Present time not good for state recognition of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1930

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1 August 1828]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.6 (C: RS:HS 21.25)
Summary:

Comments on a paper about differential calculus, prepared by Mr. Knight, which JH confesses he does not understand. Adds some astronomical observations JH made at Slough before leaving there, and noting the appearance of J. F. Encke's Berlin Ephemeris concludes with 'England is fated to lag in the rear of all her neighbours—at least in science.'

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John Herschel Project
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