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From:
Isaac Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.271
Summary:

Has JH any of his papers he wrote on the micrometrical measures of the double stars as he does not possess the volumes that contain them. Has erected an equatorial for the purpose of measuring the double stars. Gives details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Isaac Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.272
Summary:

Regrets the delay in answering JH's letter but he has been abroad. Will supply any details if not too late for his purpose. The mounting of his large telescope is peculiar and is similar to that used by Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Isaac Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.273
Summary:

Is engaged drawing up a memoir of the late Admiral W. H. Smyth for the R.A.S. Would be glad of any of JH's observations on his work as an astronomer and as a member of the Board of Visitors of Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Isaac Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.274
Summary:

Is grateful for his copy of the catalogue of nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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