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From:
Charles James Fox Bunbury
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.120
Summary:

Is grateful for the detailed answer to his query on the system of Education used at the Cape. Is very busy and hopes to go to Italy when his book has been seen through the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.230.189
Summary:

Is prepared to report on GA's trip to see Pulkowa Observatory, if JH does not need the meeting time [see JH's 1847-10-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.147
Summary:

Thanks for his congratulatory letter. The name of J. R. Hind will become famous. Would JH suggest a name for the new planet. Saw another new planet last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert Phelps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.67; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.66; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Sending photographs by several artists to show that 'knowledge of the art is spreading.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project