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Herschel6734

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.52
Summary:

Is grateful for the autographs and Dr. Thomas Raffles sends him thanks. Regarding various star readings. Has a problem connected with the satellites of Saturn. Hears that JH is contemplating a visit to the Cape to make observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1047

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[4 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.14
Summary:

Comments on, and compares, WD's observations of several double stars with the observations of JH and other astronomers. In a postscript JH says 'The papers have told the truth for once—we sail sometime between Sept. and Dec.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6735

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.53
Summary:

Business matters calls him to London and would be happy to make his acquaintance. Will visit Slough if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6736

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.54
Summary:

Has just arrived in London and will proceed to Slough tomorrow in the company of William Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6737

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.55
Summary:

Hopes JH is still in England as the barometer indicates a gale. Gives some of his recent star observations. Was disappointed with the state of James South's instruments at Kensington. Met W. S. Stratford and Thomas Henderson there. William Lassell is an ingenious man.

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John Herschel Project
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