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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[19 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.130 (C: RS:HS 20.85)
Summary:

Was unable to attend the meeting of the Astronomical Society Council. Has heard the news regarding the president. Gives a problem of chance. Regarding the printing of the supplement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry John Temple
Date:
[31 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.343 (C: RS:HS 20.86)
Summary:

Recommends Fearon Fallows for position as astronomer at Cape of Good Hope. Praises FF for his mathematical ability.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project