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Herschel14453

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0540; Reel 1093
Summary:

Advises JH to limit appeals on behalf of worthy causes, such as [T. G.] Taylor's widow, or public may abuse JH's kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1623

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.108
Summary:

About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1624

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.110
Summary:

Tells JH of RS's dealings with the Kew Observatory Committee; comments further on standard thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1625

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.111
Summary:

Asks JH to sign certificate for membership in R.S.L. for William Simms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1627

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.113
Summary:

Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1629

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.115
Summary:

Argues cogently against the policy of the Council [see JH's 1852-1-16]; is continuing his work on the standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1631

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.117
Summary:

Suggests that JH assist William Lassell's travels to Malta by asking for a letter of introduction from the Duke of Northumberland; is concerned about the precarious position of the observatory at Altona, and of the Astronomische Nachrichten published there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1633

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.119
Summary:

Make a few suggestions about JH's letter to Adolph Petersen [see JH's 1852-5-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14454

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0541; Reel 1093
Summary:

Address of William Lassell in Malta. Congratulations on appointment of JH's son William to H.E.I.C. and on marriage of JH's daughter Caroline. Testing of standard measure bars at Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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