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Herschel6732

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.50
Summary:

Regrets belated reply to JH's pamphlet on double stars. Comments on the readings and compares them with some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6733

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.51
Summary:

His astronomical work has been delayed by ill health and he is behind with Wilhelm Struve's list of stars. Gives some errors he has noticed. A friend of his, Dr. Thomas Raffles, would like autographs of any famous men; can JH oblige?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[6 December 1832]
Source of text:
Columbia Univ. Library
Summary:

Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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