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Herschel6879

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.182
Summary:

Sending him the Calculus of Functions, which he may retain, and also some maps of the stars published by Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The R.A.S. is preparing a picture of Francis Baily and has added JH's name to the subscription list. Supposes he has fixed a date for his return. Regarding 'Warren's jet blacking.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1061

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[30 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.5.4
Summary:

Comments about AD's work in mathematical functions, and then refers to JH's reductions and other astronomical matters, including the need for reform of stellar nomenclature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9024

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 December 1836]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London SDUK Papers
Summary:

Please convey thanks to the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge for its star maps. Finds them preferable to [Johann] Bode's maps, 'which are full of egregious errors.'

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John Herschel Project
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