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Herschel6454

From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3] April [1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.222
Summary:

The Lucasian professorship is vacant. Thinks JH is worthy of this position. Would like to be proposed a member of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6455

From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.223
Summary:

The Plumian professorship is vacant. News of who is likely to be appointed. Congratulations on the award of the Copley medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8196

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Catton
Date:
[18 May 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.8
Summary:

Received letter and packet from J. J. von Littrow, with request that TC order clock from Robert Molyneux for Littrow. Encloses Littrow's Vienna observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6456

From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.224
Summary:

Returning the five volumes of the Berlin yearbook with thanks. Regarding the observations of P. F. A. Méchain at Slough in 1787.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6457

From:
Thomas Catton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.225
Summary:

Plumian professorship is vacant owing to the death of Robert Woodhouse. How does JH feel about applying for it? The University would welcome him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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