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Herschel13710

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0065; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Thanks for JH's reply about 'Towson Tables.' Please return copy of JH's letter to FB. Encloses Georg Merz's account. [Telescope] is at Custom House awaiting shipment to Cape of Good Hope. Does JH have plan and estimate yet for dome, so FB can present it to Admiralty? Received JH's 24 Oct. note about Mr. Morris's account.

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Herschel3737

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.80
Summary:

John Lubbock wishes only to explain his system, so there is no reason why the R.A.S. should not listen to him. Certain conditions must be met. Troubles with the R.A.S.M.N.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11473

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[4 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.386 & 22.336
Summary:

Has been considering a reply to JL's letter of the 25th. Outlines two courses to take and prefers the latter himself. Communicate with Richard Sheepshanks regarding the viva voce.

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Herschel3325

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[4 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.359
Summary:

Advice as to best way to present JL's method of calculating the orbits of comets to R.A.S. If JL desires R.A.S. to undertake calculations, might be some difficulty.

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