Copy of letter, from Sir John Herschel to Francis Baily, dated at Slough
Reference number: HS/21/105
Date: 18 March 1832
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Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Is to dine with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Regarding pendulums and French theorists. Will be pleased to see his paper on proper motion when ready. Regarding new amateur astronomers.
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- HS/21/105
- Earliest possible date
- 18 March 1832
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- 3 pages
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- Manuscript
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John Frederick William Herschel, Copy of letter, from Sir John Herschel to Francis Baily, dated at Slough, 18 March 1832, HS/21/105, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_21_105/copy-of-letter-from-sir-john-herschel-to-francis-baily-dated-at-slough, accessed on 14 July 2026
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