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From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.8
Summary:

Has received [Temple?] Cheval[l]ier's paper and JH's letter informing him of his valuable gift. G. B. Airy is anxious to have Thomas Maclear's paper printed in the Memoirs as soon as possible without waiting for the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.9
Summary:

When the case containing the stand of the telescope was opened it was found to contain a number of books. Were these intended for the R.A.S. or should they be returned to JH?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.10
Summary:

Sending officially the thanks of the Council of the R.A.S. to JH and Caroline Herschel for their gift of the telescope. Hopes JH will convey these thanks to Miss Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.11
Summary:

Council of the R.A.S. will have to consider claims for the medal award at its next meeting. Has JH anyone in mind so that his claims may be considered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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