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Herschel10402

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[17 March 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.282
Summary:

Has looked into JH's paper and found the reason for the discrepancy in the observations. Comments on this. Thinks the enclosed paper should be sent to JH. Would like to obtain cheap copies of the Greenwich observations if possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8666

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Henderson
Date:
[3 June 1827]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.3419, f.86
Summary:

Has received TH's alterations for TH's publication. Astronomical Society's council is offering TH some volumes of Greenwich observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10403

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Henderson
Date:
[17 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.283 & 21.34
Summary:

Rejoices to hear TH is a candidate for the Professorship of Astronomy at Edinburgh University. His astronomical work has been of great assistance to JH, especially his detection of the reasons for the error in the Greenwich Observations.

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John Herschel Project
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