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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Christian VIII
Date:
[13 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.77
Summary:

Announces King's enrollment as patron of R.A.S. Recalls Danish monarches who promoted astronomy. Praises Altona observatory and work of H. C. Schumacher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Christian VIII
Date:
[17 January 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.87
Summary:

Grateful for being made Knight Commander of the Illustrious Order of Dannebrog, but British rules forbid JH accepting foreign title.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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