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From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.372
Summary:

A note of thanks for being elected to membership in the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.373
Summary:

A note to inform JH of the death of H. C. Schumacher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0406
Summary:

Is very appreciative of JH's letter of condolence at the death of H. C. Schumacher; also clarifies how Schumacher's responsibilities are being carried out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolph C. Petersen
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.374 & 23.123
Summary:

Is concerned about the possibility that the observatory at Altona will be discontinued or moved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.375
Summary:

No decision has yet been made about closing or moving the observatory, but thanks JH for his letter [see JH's 1852-5-19], which may become useful support for retaining the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project