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From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.184
Summary:

Wrote to Francis Russell (10th Duke of Bedford) about Thomas Maclear and encloses his reply. Has just framed JH's prints. Sends a few scraps. Hopes to visit G. G. Waldegrave (2nd Baron Radstock).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[27 November 1849]
Source of text:
Edinburgh Royal Society
Summary:

[Responding to JF's 1849-11-23], JH cautiously discusses various considerations bearing on the idea of sending an astronomer and a large reflecting telescope to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project