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From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 February [1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.156
Summary:

Pleased to hear of his election to the Astronomical Society. No further news of the projected observatory at Cambridge. Has JH any news of the Observatory to be erected at the Cape? Would JH add his name to his certificate for the R.S.L. Is he interested in the Plumian Professorship?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.157
Summary:

His health has been poor and is still not well. Outlines his surveys for the site of the Observatory, difficulties of storing instruments, lack of finance. Gives details of the observations carried out so far. First assistant is leaving and has appointed a R.C. priest. Remember him to his friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.158
Summary:

The comet is not visible. All is ready for its observation. How is the Cambridge observatory progressing? Comet still not visible. Wishes he had a good telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.159
Summary:

Has received letters from the Admiralty, which have allayed all his previous distress. Is to receive two telescopes. Weather has been unsuitable for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.161
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's letter. Regrets to hear of the death of Sir William Herschel. Grateful to the Board of Longitude for their assistance. Regarding the deficiencies of one of the clocks. Work carried out. Site has been approved for the new observatory.

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John Herschel Project
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