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Faraday2028

From:
Karl Friedrich Philipp von Martius
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
20 November 1847
Source of text:
RS MS 241, f.108
Summary:

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Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel3732

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.75
Summary:

Has received a letter from [W. C.] Bond stating that Maria Mitchell observed the comet on 1 Oct., several days before it was seen by [Francesco] DeVico (3 Oct.) and by W. R. Dawes (7 Oct.). Proposes calling it 'Miss M. Mitchell's comet' and asks if JH has any objections. Knows DeVico will 'growl.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8334

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Eden
Date:
20 November [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.137 (RS:HS 23.51)
Summary:

Agrees to gather and edit contributions to Admiralty Manual and supervise its printing. Will correspond next month with all [scientists] chosen by GE.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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