From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[11 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.60 (C: RS:HS 25.9.36)
Summary:
Has written G. B. Airy stating his approval of having JH's statement favoring awarding two R.A.S. medals read. Wants to be fair to U. J. J. Leverrier, and does not want to 'stultify' the existing council. Is enclosing a copy of his note to Airy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project