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From:
Digby P. Starkey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.231
Summary:

In flowery prose thanks JH for 'feeling with me in what I have felt deeply myself,' perhaps referring to one of JH's poems. Is delighted to have learned through W. R. Hamilton that JH is a poet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.287
Summary:

Delayed writing in the hope of obtaining some interesting news. Would like a name for some asteroids. Andrew Graham's micrometer works well. Further observations on various stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.190 (C: RGO 6.693.117)
Summary:

Currents in telegraph wires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William John Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.69; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Geological Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project