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From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.84
Summary:

Introducing Professor [L. F.] Wartmann of Lausanne University. Observations on the comet of Edmond Halley. Has had many afflictions during the winter. Has been working in the meteorological field lately. Death of [S.] L'Huil[l]ier in March. Would like Wartmann to see G. B. Airy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.85
Summary:

Regarding the publication of his own observations on Halley's Comet; comments on these. [L. F.] Wartmann was very pleased with the results of his recent visit to England. Has been occupied with political problems. Looks forward to seeing the completion of JH's Cape observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.86
Summary:

Shortly coming to England with daughter and Madame Gerlach. Gives family news. Mr. Muller has some observations for the Memoirs. Emile Plantamour has succeeded him at the Observatory. Met G. B. Airy and his wife on their journey to Turin. Has also conversed with J. D. Forbes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.87
Summary:

Introducing Professor Emile Plantamour, who is visiting England. Read JH's article on the rays of the solar spectrum with pleasure. Sends some articles by Plantamour from recent journals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.88
Summary:

Introducing his nephew, Emile Gautier, Doctor of Mathematics. Sends a memoir of J. H. Maedler.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.130; Reel 9
Summary:

Informs JH that JH has been made an honorary member of the Physical and Natural History Society of Geneva; the Society thanks JH for a copy of his Cape Results. Comments on F. V. Mauvais's discovery of a comet and on the illness and death of Caroline Herschel. Will send comments on some of JH's astronomical work later.

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John Herschel Project