From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[10 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.68
Summary:
Glad WS is coming to England but cautions that London empties in June. Congratulates WS on measurement of a 'great Northern arc.' Complains about the division of the Royal Society into 'parties'. Adds [James] South's results showing a sixth star, nearer than WS's fifth, in trapezium of Orion.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project