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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Pringle Nichol
Date:
[30 September 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.3650, f.78
Summary:

Thanks for sending JN's Architecture of the Heavens and Phenomena and Order of the Solar System. Critiques the illustrations of nebulae given in these books.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12274

From:
John Pringle Nichol
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.131
Summary:

Has just returned from a German tour and has seen JH's letter to Dr. D. MacFarlan. Outlines the procedures that led to JH being proposed as the new Rector of the University. Comments on the illustrations of two of his own works. Resolution passed urging the free examination of foreign astronomical instruments in public institutions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12275

From:
John Pringle Nichol
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.132
Summary:

Has had orders from the Treasury for full remission of duty on their astronomical instruments. Observatory will be founded early in March. Gives list of instruments added or to be added, in case JH's opinion is asked.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12276

From:
John Pringle Nichol
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 February [1839?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.133
Summary:

Along with the Lord Advocate and other Scotch members of the House of Commons had an interview with [Thomas Spring-?] Rice concerning the enclosed memorial (Observatory of the University). Comments on their proposed plan for the work of the university.

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John Herschel Project
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