From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[20 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.7.5
Summary:
Expresses opinions about the medal fiasco at the R.A.S., and in so doing, also defends G. B. Airy. JH is very concerned about the mean attacks being made on various people over the Neptune discovery controversy. Makes especially strong statements in a PS written on Feb. 21.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project