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Herschel6508

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.270
Summary:

Will place J. F. Encke's request before the Council, but sees no difficulty in copying the letters at Somerset House. Is waiting for the return of George Peacock (Dean of Ely) before summoning council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6509

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.271
Summary:

Regrets his lateness in writing his request, but would JH write an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel? Does not expect it to be ready before the Anniversary meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[25 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.289
Summary:

Informing SC that U. J. J. Leverrier has asked JH to accept the Copley Medal on his behalf.

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John Herschel Project
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