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Herschel5980

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.106
Summary:

Is sending a copy of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue of principal stars. New observer in Yorkshire, a Mr. Beaumont. Pendulum theories known in France, and printed, but not apparently generally known. Is working on new paper for the R.S.L. on various kinds of pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5982

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.109
Summary:

Passing on the offer of assistance by Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for JH's projected visit to the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5985

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.112
Summary:

Giving the dates of the visitation day. Also the date of the next meeting of the R.A.S. Has been experimenting with pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5987

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.113
Summary:

Has forwarded the parcel as requested. Is unable to send O. F. Mossotti's parcel as he does not know his address. Wilhelm Olbers' letter is being translated. Attended a committee meeting of the R.S.L. on a new telescope. Printing of the Memoirs has been delayed.

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John Herschel Project
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