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Herschel4529

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.84
Summary:

Describes debate at R.A.S. over the nature of the 'willow leaves.' Different parties argue that the 'leaves' are solid, precipitate, or non-luminous gas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6628

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[15 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.25
Summary:

About a great meteor seen earlier in the year; JH is slowly translating Homer's Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8350

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Hodgson
Date:
[15 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 152 (C: RS:HS 24.24)
Summary:

Presents eight-volume copy of William Herschel's 'Sweep,' transcribed by late Caroline Herschel. Reviews her career.

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John Herschel Project
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