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From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.11 verso; Reel 9
Summary:

Drawings of comets and sun spots are finished and ready for JH's inspection. Name and address of Mr. Ford, lithographer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.1; Reel 9
Summary:

As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Bookbinder is inserting epigraphs into selected copies [of JH's Cape Results] for distribution Monday to addresses in London. Took liberty to include four copies for members of Royal Society in Edinburgh. Waiting for JH's instructions for dispatch to Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28] August [1847
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.22; Reel 9
Summary:

J. P. Nichol of Glasgow purchased copy [of JH's Cape Results] before JH's presentation copy reached Nichol. WW found eleven more epigraphs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Received 112 epigraphs inscribed by JH for insertion into presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results], to be distributed as directed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.9; Reel 9
Summary:

Fifteen copies [of JH's Cape Results] sent as JH directed. Remainder of 112 copies due today from binder. Awaiting JH's instructions for distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.10; Reel 9
Summary:

Copies [of JH's Cape Results] have been distributed as JH instructed. U.S. government does not permit envoy to carry private parcels on official travel. Ambassador George Bancroft is out of town. Suggests writing to each American recipient and ask directions for delivery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Delivery of copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Munich as directed by JH will result in charge. Does JH want to apply to Bavarian minister to transmit these free?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Smith, Elder & Co. wrote to all American intended recipients [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23]. Still trying to get cooperation from American envoy. Asks JH's permission to publish now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Regrets letting one copy [of JH's Cape Results] go out containing 'cancelled sheet.' Gives printer's explanation for error. Assures JH that no other copies were affected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project