From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[15 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS MC.6.244 (Adraft: TxU:H/L-0372; Reel 1054 & C: RS:HS 23.384)
Summary:
JH's catalog of nebulae, reduced to 1880 as originally planned, is nearly complete and consumed all of £20 granted by R.S.L. Seeks £16 more to expand catalog and reduce data to 1860, as recommended by G. B. Airy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project