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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
Date:
[20] October 1823
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.11
Summary:

Sends packet of books and papers for delivery to J. W. A. Pfaff, copy of JH's 'Essay on Physical Astronomy,' and JH's and James South's work on double stars. Promises to send biographical notice of William Herschel. Astronomical Society received HS's 'Schreiben en Dr. Olbers.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Wilhelm A. Pfaff
Date:
20] October [1823
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.10
Summary:

Heard from H. C. Schumacher that JP plans to translate William Herschel's works into German. Sends five bound volumes, three papers, and list of papers printed in R.S.P.T. Promises to send biography of William Herschel when it is finished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project