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Herschel12035

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.398
Summary:

The Bishop of London favors the idea of JH becoming Savilian Professor of Astronomy. What are JH's views on the subject? William Buckland would rejoice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12036

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.399
Summary:

JH's letter settles the case of the Savilian chair. Gives news of suitable houses for the Herschels that are likely to come up for sale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8624

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Declines RM's request that JH become a candidate for Oxford's Savilian Professorship [see RM's 1839-3-27]. JH plans to move farther from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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