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William Sharpey

Anatomist and secretary of the royal society

Born: 01 April 1802

Died: 11 April 1880

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 09/05/1839

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John Frederick William Herschel

Mathematician and astronomer

Born: 07 March 1792

Died: 11 May 1871

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 27/05/1813

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William Sharpey

John Frederick William Herschel

'My Dear Sir, I am glad to inform you that the Council at their meeting on the 23rd [instance] resolved that £20 additional from the Donation Fund should be placed at your disposal for the reduction of the Catalogue of Nebulae. Mr [Walter] White desires youwould kindly let him know whether the cheque shall be sent to you or paid into some bank in London to your account'.

Reference number: MS/426/787