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From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.137
Summary:

His engagement at Kew will soon terminate. Regarding the grant for Kew and the position he holds there. Can JH inform him of the zodiacal light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.138
Summary:

Regarding the luminous rings recently observed in the solar system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.139
Summary:

Has received an interesting communication from the Rev. J. B. Reade of Stone, near Aylesbury, on the zodiacal light. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.140
Summary:

Is sending for his perusal his own observations on the zodiacal light for the first quarter of the year. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.141
Summary:

Outlining the influence of the recent aurora on the zodiacal light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[16 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0100; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry about misunderstanding between WB and Edward Sabine at Kew Committee. Suggests WB write statement to clear things up.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project