From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.151
Summary:
Thanks for the name for the new planet [Irene]. J. R. Hind has written to the Times concerning it.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Thanks for the name for the new planet [Irene]. J. R. Hind has written to the Times concerning it.
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Moneyers are extremely anxious. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] announced in Apr. 1850 that government would abolish Company of Moneyers, whose contract terminated on 13 May. But still there is no arrangement for compensation.
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'[J. R.] Hind and [George] Bishop are delighted with your name Eirene (vulgo Irene) for the new planet[oid]....'