From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.326
Summary:
Of dreams, poetry, and JH's winning the Lalande Prize [letter completed 1825-6-6].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Of dreams, poetry, and JH's winning the Lalande Prize [letter completed 1825-6-6].
Comments negatively on an astronomical paper by Robert Woodhouse. [J. F. A.] Gambert in Marseille has reportedly discovered a comet. Details on the medal to be awarded by the Academy to JH and JS. If, as reported, Wilhelm Struve has come to England, invite him to visit JS in Paris.