From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.19
Summary:
F. W. A. Argelander has requested the R.A.S. to pledge itself to publish one of his writings. RS notes that it is a rule of the R.A.S. not to do this, but rules can be broken if there is 'sufficient advantage.' Suggests Argelander's request be granted and that JH write him.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project