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Herschel4077

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.297
Summary:

Compiles published work, unpublished work, and lectures; asks JH to proof the compilation. Discusses meetings of R.S.L. concerning charter by-laws.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[13 May 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.68
Summary:

Approves of James Nasmyth's application to join R.S.L. Describes good points of Nasmyth's telescope. Supposes that if he had drawing talent, he would sketch the members of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4108

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.298
Summary:

Discusses the site of Cold Harbor. Visits the small personal observatory of J. G. Barclay, who WS thinks will produce good work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4495

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[14 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.71
Summary:

Discusses Cold Harbor. Suggests the Duke of Bedford [F. C. H. Russell] could help secure a pension for Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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