From:
D. C. E. van Monckhoven
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.361
Summary:
Further inquiries on photographic processes.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Further inquiries on photographic processes.
Eighteen months ago, JH sent to JW autographs of William and Caroline Herschel and Baron von Humboldt. Now seeks another of each.
No summary available.
Is pleased that the Government have put Sir Thomas Maclear on the Civil list. Has read JH's paper on atoms with much interest and amusement. Hopes that JH will call at the Observatory when in Oxford. Finds the R. C. Carrington transit circle a valuable instrument. Comments on his observations.
Pleased to hear that the memorial on behalf of Thomas Maclear has been successful. Comments on the mild weather. Hopes the health of his daughter is improving.