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Herschel7509

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.26; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks for [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6511

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.272
Summary:

As Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) has died, it would be very fitting if JH would contribute an obituary notice for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6512

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.273
Summary:

Is obliged for JH's letter and enclosure. Pleased that he will be at the Anniversary meeting to receive the medal [Copley Medal] recently awarded to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6513

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.274
Summary:

Hopes JH will be able to come to town to attend the next Council meeting. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will be the next president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.18
Summary:

Regrets unable to dine with SC; explains why he declines to be a candidate for the presidency of R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6515

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.275
Summary:

Is sorry to hear that he will be unable to be present next Saturday. Is desired by Council to express their regret that he will not become president of the R.S.L. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will accept the presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3469

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[27 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS Sa.659
Summary:

Regrets Admiralty's giving whole of grant to [Charles] Brooke, when [Francis] Ronalds's photographic processes seem at least as satisfactory. Will join SC in supporting Ronalds's claims.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6516

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[1 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.46
Summary:

Comments unfavorably on Admiralty's attitude to matters concerning magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6517

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.276
Summary:

It is now time that they speak to John Russell (1st Earl Russell) concerning [Francis?] Ronald[s]. Would next Friday suit him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6518

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[19 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.60
Summary:

Arrangements about JH coming to London to go with SC to see John Russell (1st Earl Russell) [see SC's 1849-3-17].

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

Herschel6520

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.277
Summary:

Has written letter of introduction to J. H. Cust (Viscount Alford) and sent it to [Robert?] Grahame. The Association has voted £250 for Kew Observatory. Had interesting session on nebulae from William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse). Meeting has been successful in all respects except the pecuniary one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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