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Herschel11886

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1849-9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.245
Summary:

Encloses star observations. Comments on his instrumental system. Cannot find the rule for position when two stars are of equal magnitude. Neptune with the convicts is anchored in Simon's Bay, awaiting the answer from H. G. Grey (3rd Earl Grey).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1654

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1849-9-7 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.140
Summary:

Appreciates additional time made available by RS to allow JH to finish paper properly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14805

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[10 September 1849]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F24F1.2
Summary:

A note expressing JH's thanks for allowing JH to read a letter from Thomas Maclear to FB; JH again expresses his concern for the welfare of Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6519

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[16 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.70
Summary:

Asking SC for a letter of introduction for a friend to see J. H. Cust (Viscount Alford).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12811

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolph Knipping
Date:
[26 September 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0217; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gratitude for AK's services as executor for affairs of Caroline L. Herschel. Did not receive AK's Sept. 1848 letter. Give remaining money to [Caroline's servant] Betty, whose pending marriage surprised JH. Thank AK's mother for her letter of 3 Sept. to JH. Happy that AK's brother Georg returned safely from war in Holstein with honors. Hopes peace comes to Europe soon.

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John Herschel Project
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