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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

Herschel1632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.118 (C: RS:HS 25.9.74)
Summary:

Will speak to the Duke [of Northumberland, Algernon Percy] at the earliest opportunity and encloses a draft note to Adolph Petersen at Altona [see RS's 1852-5-14].

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

Herschel1634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[5 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.120 (C: RS:HS 25.9.75 & Cdraft: 25.15.12)
Summary:

Needs information about the late Thomas Glanville Taylor, astronomer at Madras Observatory, as JH is trying to help one of Taylor's sons obtain a post in the Royal Navy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[9 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.9.76
Summary:

Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.

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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