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From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
9 March [1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.221
Summary:

John Hailstone is about to be married and thus the Woodwardian professorship will become vacant. Would JH be interested? If so, would he let his friends know and then they can rally support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3] April [1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.222
Summary:

The Lucasian professorship is vacant. Thinks JH is worthy of this position. Would like to be proposed a member of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.223
Summary:

The Plumian professorship is vacant. News of who is likely to be appointed. Congratulations on the award of the Copley medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.224
Summary:

Returning the five volumes of the Berlin yearbook with thanks. Regarding the observations of P. F. A. Méchain at Slough in 1787.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.225
Summary:

Plumian professorship is vacant owing to the death of Robert Woodhouse. How does JH feel about applying for it? The University would welcome him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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