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From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0535; Reel 1093
Summary:

RS will disclaim editorial responsibility for 'Preface' to J. J. L. Lalande's work if W. S. Stratford modifies it substantially. G. B. Airy is upset by omissions in 'Preface.' Usefulness of J. B. J. Delambre's work in understanding observations of N. L. Lacaille.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 May 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.243
Summary:

Will send measurements of the requested stars [see GA's 1847-5-15] as soon as JH can consult the appropriate papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0546.19; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses how the late Francis Baily should be credited in J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française....

Contributor:
John Herschel Project