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From:
John Ramage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.298
Summary:

Discusses casting and construction of telescope speculae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Ramage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.299
Summary:

Discusses construction of his 20-foot reflecting telescope, which he modeled after the 40-foot reflector at Slough. Discusses differences of gallery and asks for advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Ramage
Date:
[12 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.300 (C: RS:HS 20.241)
Summary:

Discusses the construction of JR's telescope. Mentions a number of material changes that must be made if it is to be used for sweeping [see JR's 1826-9-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project