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Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Francis Baily, dated at Slough

Reference number: HS/3/108

Date: 19 March 1832

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Draft letter in Herschel's hand with corrections. 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/3/108
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19 March 1832
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3 pages
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Manuscript
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John Frederick William Herschel

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Sir; John Frederick William Herschel

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John Frederick William Herschel, Sir; John Frederick William Herschel, Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Francis Baily, dated at Slough, 19 March 1832, HS/3/108, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_3_108/draft-letter-from-sir-john-herschel-to-francis-baily-dated-at-slough, accessed on 14 November 2025

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