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Herschel3749

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.91
Summary:

H. C. Schumacher wants an application from the R.A.S. RS complied, giving reasons. 'Miss B.' [Elizabeth Baily] reluctant to write even the shortest formal note. Suggests JH announce her gift on taking the chair. Wants to 'jump' at [F. W. A.] Argelander's offer [to complete the British Catalogue]. Progress on his 'apparatus.' Has asked J. C. Adams to give the R.A.S. notice of the controversy about Neptune, in which U. J. J. Leverrier ('a very cantankerous fellow') has engaged. If Adams refuses, would JH respond?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3750

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.92
Summary:

R.A.S. voted to give its medal to William Lassell. Recounts the discussion of this among the members. G. B. Airy will be the next president. Applauds JH for the work he has done in this position. An 'olive branch' tendered to [W. S.] Stratford; he was made vice president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1608

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.93
Summary:

RS, Vice President of R.A.S., writes to JH, President, about a series of Council and membership matters.

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John Herschel Project
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