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From:
Georg Merz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0356
Summary:

Provides prices and delivery times for a variety of different sizes of refracting telescopes, as well as some mounting advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Georg Merz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0357.1
Summary:

Provides more specific prices and information for the refractor that GM believes will meet the specified needs [see GM's 1843-9-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georg Merz
Date:
[25 November 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0357.2
Summary:

Approves GM's price for making 6.5-inch telescope. Proceed with work, which must be completed in five or six months. JH must consult others before approving mounting and clockwork [see GM's 1845-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Georg Merz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0358
Summary:

Asks for some specifics of the mounting and proceeds to explain how the mountings will work [see JH's 1845-11-25].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Georg Merz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0359
Summary:

Reports on progress of refractor [see GM's 1846-1-13], and deals with finances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georg Merz
Date:
[22 September 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0109.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Happy to learn that Cape equatorial [telescope] is ready. Address it to Francis Beaufort at Admiralty Office. Discusses payment. Sent [Cape Results] as GM instructed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project