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Herschel8496

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1822?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.476
Summary:

Regrets having missed JH. Has observed the seven satellites of Saturn and the fifth star of the Trapezium. Wishes to observe some of the objects observed by Wilhelm Struve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8434

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.415
Summary:

Gives directions for some time measurements involving rockets JS was planning in conjunction with JH. Mentions various double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8435

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.416
Summary:

Discusses JS's efforts to reform the Nautical Almanac, including JS's Practical Observations on the Nautical Almanac. States that in this 'awful crisis' JS has no hostile feelings toward its superintendent, Thomas Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8436

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[17 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.417 (C: 20.144)
Summary:

Requests corrections on a paper JS was publishing with JH. Urges JS to use less excessive language.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8222

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[4 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.28 (C: RS:HS B28.7)
Summary:

Appreciates JS's support of JH's mother at death of William Herschel. Invites JS to attend WH's remains to grave.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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