From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.319
Summary:
Sends letter from Mr. Rüppell, who wishes to get a copy of R.A.S. medal.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Sends letter from Mr. Rüppell, who wishes to get a copy of R.A.S. medal.
Suggests Mr. Rüppell apply to Council of R.A.S. for copy of medal. Mentions the head on the medal is [Isaac] Newton's, not William Herschel's.
Concerned over the fact the retiring pension for John Russell does not provide for his wife and children.
Directs JH to inquire regarding a pension for John Russell. Note C. P. Smyth's use of Outlines Astr. Mentions Isaac Fletcher as a promising amateur astronomer.