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Herschel2156

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.401
Summary:

Left his job because of precarious health. Is retired. Discusses achromatic telescopes and his ideas for correcting spherical and chromatic aberrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10195

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 December [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.81
Summary:

Robert Woodhouse is in immediate danger. Urges him to think again before he finally turns down the offer. Would like to visit him and discuss the matter. Can JH come up during the Christmas holiday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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