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Herschel12512

From:
Johann Wilhelm A. Pfaff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.378
Summary:

Is collecting and translating William Herschel's writings, projected for 4 volumes, the first one already being in press. Requests JH to provide additional biographical information about his father for one of the later volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6456

From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.224
Summary:

Returning the five volumes of the Berlin yearbook with thanks. Regarding the observations of P. F. A. Méchain at Slough in 1787.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8442

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.424
Summary:

Writing in confidence, informs JH of a conversation with Humphry Davy concerning the appointment of assistants for John Pond, Astronomer Royal. Situation complicated by Pond's precarious health and the widespread belief that JH would be the appropriate successor to Pond.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11336

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.244
Summary:

New Observatory is being planned on the lines of the new one being built at Obo in Finland. Would like an open letter from JH on the requirements for an observatory. Is there any news of the clock for [L. A.?] Fallon?

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John Herschel Project
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