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Herschel10722

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[1842?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.75
Summary:

Convey his thanks to the King for the Order of Merit. Regrets he did not see the King or AH when they visited London recently. Gives astronomical information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1157

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[1842-8-24 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.14
Summary:

Writes to send thanks by way of AH to the King of Prussia for the award of the Order of Merit. JH also comments on some astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10711

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
1844-6-10 or [1844-5
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.197
Summary:

Extensive letter answering the many queries about nebulae raised by AH in his 1844-4-18 [letter contains notes made by AH].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10713

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[2 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.253
Summary:

Sends thanks and very high praise for AH's first volume of Kosmos. Also comments on a number of other astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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