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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Spencer J. A. Compton?]
Date:
[16 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS MM.11.158
Summary:

Recommends that William Parsons be awarded Royal Medal for 'Account of Experiments on the Reflecting Telescope.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Spencer J. A. Compton?]
Date:
[15 December 1841]
Source of text:
RS MM.11.159
Summary:

Wishes not to be re-elected as chair of R.S.L. Physical Committee, feeling that JH's distance from London and other occupations impede Committee's efficiency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project