Letter, from Sir John Herschel to Richard Sheepshanks Autograph letter signed by sender, with enclosure and with annotations by recipient. Has written G. B. Airy stating his approval of having John Frederick William Herschel's statement favoring awarding two the Royal Astronomical Society medals read. Wants to be fair to U. J. J. Leverrier, and does not want to 'stultify' the existing council. Is enclosing a copy of his note to Airy. 11 February 1847