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Herschel13986

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for book. Asks approval for HH's letter about medals drafted to Leonard Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.248
Summary:

Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13686

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sorry for mistake that led JH to show up [on 10 Dec.] for postponed meeting. University senate authorized vice chancellor to address queries raised by Cambridge University Commissioners regarding college revenues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13886

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0233; Reel 1087
Summary:

Clarifies attitude of Benedetto Pistrucci toward probationary medallist [L. C.] Wyon. Pistrucci objects to JH giving same title to both artists. If JH desires, WH will accompany JH to see John Russell about this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6780

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.97
Summary:

Suggesting someone suitable as a Greek scholar. News of his relations. Is pleased she likes his description of the solar eclipse. Regarding the priority of the discovery of the faint rings of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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