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From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.1; Reel 12
Summary:

Responds to JH's criticism of churchmen. Criticizes law and defends church as careers. Explains why WH never discussed religious opinions with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.2; Reel 12 (C: 1/11.3)
Summary:

Apologies for any bitterness caused by differences of opinions. Willing to listen to JH's reason for preferring law over church as career, but must postpone arguments until later. [Typewritten copy includes annotation by unknown hand that JH's letters were not preserved in this 'only serious conflict of wills between the father & son.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1817]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.4; Reel 12
Summary:

Schedules time in London next week to cast two mirrors for 20-foot telescope. Details of mixture to be used for mirrors. Questions about casting process. Tells JH to consult 'Messr. Devey' for answers. Plans to visit Greenwich soon. Hand tremor makes writing difficult. Received letter from [Ragreneau?] inviting Herschel family to breakfast tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1821]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.5; Reel 12
Summary:

Gratitude for election to Astronomical Society. Notes on double star Zeta Orionis. Regards to James South.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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