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From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.13; Reel 9
Summary:

American ambassador George Bancroft gave permission for envoy to transmit official copies [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23 and 9-28]. Smith, Elder & Co. retrieved all letters written to American recipients before these were sent from American consulate. Gratified to receive JH's permission to publish [JH's Cape Results]. Already have several orders. Encloses Bancroft's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.14; Reel 9
Summary:

Just learned that American ambassador George Bancroft is disappointed at not receiving presentation copy [of JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.15; Reel 9
Summary:

Unable to explain how [Robert] Phelps received copy [of JH's Cape Results]. His name not on any list, and printer Peter Stewart did not send him one. Stewart requests copies be sent to John Ruskin and James Thomson. Will carry out JH's instructions for copy to Wilhelm Struve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project