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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[1850]
Source of text:
RS Sa.681
Summary:

Discusses possible recipients of Royal Medals, continuing to favor Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.230
Summary:

Invitation to dinner next Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.154
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion on candidates for Copley Medal to be presented in November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0465; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends sketches of nebulae. It is time to do something about Toronto magnetic observatory. Should it be continued?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[29 December 1850]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.373
Summary:

Believes Toronto magnetic observatory should somehow be continued, at least temporarily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project