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From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.384
Summary:

Asks JH to petition King Christian VIII of Denmark to support the Altona observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Philip Jennings
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.441
Summary:

Much indebted for his kind letter, but is unable to interfere in the affairs of Sir Francis Knowles as he has no contact with him. Encloses a list of instruments belonging to the late W. C. Holford and would be pleased if JH would show it to his astronomical friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project