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Herschel13748

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[16 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0100; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry about misunderstanding between WB and Edward Sabine at Kew Committee. Suggests WB write statement to clear things up.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13749

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

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John Herschel Project
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