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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[11 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.39
Summary:

Some question of Harvard University observer having observed the satellite [see JH's 1848-9-22] one day before WL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.137
Summary:

Outlining the apparent controversy between himself and W. C. Bond over the discovery of the satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.138
Summary:

Further regarding W. C. Bond's discovery of the Neptunian satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[15 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.139 & 23.40 & 23.41
Summary:

Criteria for deciding who can claim to be the discoverer of the satellite. [This letter marked 'not sent on second thoughts; see RS:HS 23.41 for letter sent.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project