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Herschel7429

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/1.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Sending proofs and costs of four plates from engraver James Basire. Plate of large nebulae in progress. PS located old style type that JH prefers. Finances prohibit including all plates. JH must select which ones to include.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7430

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/1.13; Reel 9
Summary:

James Basire to proceed with copper engraving of JH's 'Chart plate.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7379

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845-10?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.20 and verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Refused several requests from Lieutenant Sutherland in Elgin to publish 'extraordinary astronomical work.' Judges him to be 'half crack'd.' Forwards to JH Sutherland's latest letter.

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John Herschel Project
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