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From:
Franz Xaver von Zach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.360
Summary:

Thanks JH for the letter informing FZ of his nomination to the Astronomical Society. Describes how JH can send packages to Geneva via the British Consul.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Franz Xaver von Zach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.361
Summary:

Comments on a variety of topics about various scientific persons on the Continent, on JH's travels in Europe, on ways to send packets between England and Europe, and on FZ's copy of the Nautical Almanac, which FZ has not yet received. Makes comparisons between his and JH's barometer, offers some comet observations, and talks about the appropriate date for Easter. Awaits JH's double star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project