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Herschel7908

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Watson
Date:
[15 February 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.112 (C: RS:HS 20.64)
Summary:

JH's father and mother will call on WW during visit to Bath, scheduled after wedding of JH's cousin. Spent three weeks meeting science luminaries in Paris. Notes continuity of scientific endeavors there over three generations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7909

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.113
Summary:

Delighted that JH proposes to use William Herschel's 20-foot telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7910

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.114
Summary:

Received JH's profile. Glad William Herschel's portrait is taken. WW has one from forty years ago. Lady Watson not well. Requests information about 'the comet.' Happy for account of Beckwiths.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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