From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.75
Summary:
Has received a letter from [W. C.] Bond stating that Maria Mitchell observed the comet on 1 Oct., several days before it was seen by [Francesco] DeVico (3 Oct.) and by W. R. Dawes (7 Oct.). Proposes calling it 'Miss M. Mitchell's comet' and asks if JH has any objections. Knows DeVico will 'growl.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project