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Dawes, William Rutter in author 
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From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.77
Summary:

Gives comparisons between some of Wilhelm Struve's observations of double stars and his own. Would like to purchase JH's lens if he does not require it himself. Regrets the weather was so bad when JH's daughters visited him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.78
Summary:

Is grateful for the lens JH sent. Puzzled by the discrepancies in JH's results. They were pleased to receive his children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.79
Summary:

Could he help with respect to the readings for the satellite of Saturn?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project