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Herschel1171

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.31
Summary:

Encourages WS to spend time observing nebulae and double stars, especially the latter, 'since [James] South has given up observing, and [W. R.] Dawes is in habitual ill health.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1488

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[3 June 1833]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.13 (C: RS:HS 21.137)
Summary:

Intends to visit WS after attending Cambridge B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4326

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.250
Summary:

Will be able to receive JH during Cambridge trip.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4331

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.251
Summary:

Meets Lord Bute at Oxford. Requests JH observe Gamma Virginis, Castor, and Polaris with WS's 10-ft. achromatic telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4330

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.252
Summary:

Sends best wishes for JH's journey to Cape. Regrets missing him at Bedford during Cambridge trip.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1489

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[28 July 1833]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.14 (C: RS:HS 21.142)
Summary:

Reports observations with WS's equatorial during Bedford visit. Packs instruments for voyage. Pleased that Thomas Maclear will take post of Astronomer Royal at the Cape Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4438

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.253
Summary:

Very impressed after meeting W. R. Dawes and discussing double stars with him. Asks JH to send Gamma Virginis observations from Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1490

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[25 September 1833]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.15 (C: RS:HS 21.148)
Summary:

Unable to send Gamma Virginis observations because papers are packed. Declines offer of WS's transit circle for use at Cape.

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John Herschel Project
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