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Herschel12223

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.79
Summary:

Sends by book post two photographs of the original drawings of the sun's observations, also a photograph of a model of the S.E. portion of the moon; comments on them. Will be pleased to accept JH's invitation to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12224

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.80
Summary:

Fine weather is getting rare at this time of year and would therefore like to induce the Herschels to visit him while it lasts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12225

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.81
Summary:

Regrets that JH's engagements prevent them visiting Penshurst. JN too is unable to manage the dates quoted. Hopes his own Herschelian helioscope will be in action by the time the Herschels visit Penshurst.

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John Herschel Project
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