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Herschel8249

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[18 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.55
Summary:

Laments indiscretion of R.S.L. president [Davies Gilbert], attributing to JH statements JH never made about astronomical observations and James South's telescope. Clarifies what JH actually saw.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11123

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[30 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.13 & 21.64
Summary:

Has had a letter from Wilhelm Struve regarding the Standard. Could HK bring it to the notice of the R.S.L., and advise JH?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8252

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[3 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.58 (C: RS:HS 21.67)
Summary:

Misplaced papers are now found. HK must be 'first authority' on scale constructed for Wilhelm Struve. JH improved telescope by separating eyepiece lenses. JH's new baby girl.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8270

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1830 to 1833]-5-31
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.76
Summary:

Arrangements for R.S.L. annual banquet. Lord High Admiral may attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8253

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[6 June 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.59
Summary:

F. G. W. Struve will arrive in July. Before HK and wife leave for Continent next week, please leave directions how Struve may obtain Struve's scale.

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John Herschel Project
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