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Herschel4370

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.99
Summary:

R.A.S. wants JH to direct the preparation of William Herschel's catalogue of double stars for publication. CP suggests Alexander Herschel prepare the catalogue with JH's supervision. G. B. Airy observes the 'willow leaves.'

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11178

From:
Francis Charles Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.68
Summary:

Would like JH's comments on one of his own theories regarding screw propulsion of ships. Sent it to the Admiralty, who rejected it. Can JH's son recommend a good resume of the physical and chemical composition of aerolithes?

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