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From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.79
Summary:

John Lubbock entitled to bring his proposal before R.A.S., and to the best advice they can give, but the idea of explaining new views on physical astronomy strikes RS as 'objectionable' in principle. No one will understand his presentation. How to proceed with this. RS's work on the standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.80
Summary:

John Lubbock wishes only to explain his system, so there is no reason why the R.A.S. should not listen to him. Certain conditions must be met. Troubles with the R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 December [1847?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.129
Summary:

Informs JH that RS will present a case for more than one medal to be awarded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project