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From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0946.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Sends three chronometers set to Blackman St. time. Confirm them by a transit of Arcturus tomorrow, then return them to JS at Blackman St. Gives times for next rocket firings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0947; Reel 1083
Summary:

Coordinates plans for firing rockets at Blackman St. and Slough. Problems with chronometer errors. [JH annotation: Longitudes of Slough, Greenwich, and Blackman St. Will fire rockets next on 10 July.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.414
Summary:

Discusses a paper JS is preparing for the Astronomical Society. Mentions his recent observations. Suspects the report of a comet is a hoax.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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