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Herschel3021

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.131
Summary:

Sends this letter through his son Otto Struve. Informs JH of his upcoming visit to England and desires to renew the acquaintance at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3022

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.132
Summary:

Notifies JH of his and [P. A. ] Hansen's arrival in Greenwich from Gotha. Plans on visiting JH the following day via Staplehurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3023

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[18 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.133 (C: RS:HS 22.200)
Summary:

Mortified at Punch cartoon libeling WS's sovereign. Enjoyed WS's visit and invites Otto Struve again. Request WS to give [G. B.] Airy his 'full impressions' of Munich glass as opposed to British glass. Supports British glass for Cape's colonial instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3024

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.134
Summary:

Introduces [Wilhelm] Döllen, who wishes to meet JH. WS recommends Munich glass for the Cape telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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