Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Henry Fitton, dated at Collingwood Contemporary copy in sender's hand, signed by sender. Expresses opinions about the medal fiasco at the Royal Astronomical Society, and in so doing, also defends G. B. Airy. John Frederick William Herschel is very concerned about the mean attacks being made on various people over the Neptune discovery controversy. Makes especially strong statements in a PS written on Feb. 21. 20 February 1847