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From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.375
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. resolution regarding the Cape observatory. Wants accurate drawings of nebulae to attempt to ascertain change. Wants JH to petition government to get reflector at Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[27 October 1849]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR61 (AC: RS:HS 14.376 & C: RS:HS 23.73)
Summary:

Will not urge government to construct a great reflector at the Cape; believes it should be done through private funding; does look forward to the time when his work on southern skies will be reexamined. [See TR's 1849-10-21.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2131

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.377
Summary:

Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.

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John Herschel Project
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