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Herschel13101

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[27 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.16; Reel 1055
Summary:

Explains difference in 'Estimates' for years 1850 and 1852.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6604

From:
Alvan Clark
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.341
Summary:

Has a copy of JH's book on astronomy, which AC values. Has been carrying out experiments with the grinding of object glasses. Remarks on various points relating to telescopes. Intends to search for double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13996

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers for JH to study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3465

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS DM.6.141
Summary:

Expresses opinion regarding Wintringham Bequest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14523

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does monetary part of enclosed document require more attention than political part? [JH annotation: 'monstrous proposal' concerning counterfeit copper.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13317

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

H. D. Harness leaves Mint today, but may return later if assignment to colonies is delayed. JH cannot go to park with daughters today. Completed report on Irish coinage. Duties regarding Cambridge University Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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