| RefNo | HS/16/77 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Richard Sheepshanks to Sir John Herschel, dated at Reading |
| Creator | Richard Sheepshanks |
| Date | 26 November 1847 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Maria Mitchell 'shall have her due honor,' despite [Francesco] DeVico. Discusses problems with the Royal Astronomical Society awarding medals and honors, the loss to the Royal Astronomical Society of Francis Baily, and the issue of proposing foreign associates. Proposes a list of such to John Frederick William Herschel. Objects to DeVico, but is the head of a publishing observatory and has found comets. Urges caution in appointing Americans. On publishing Royal Astronomical Society Monthly Notices |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 8pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Reading, Berkshire |
| Origin coordinates | 51.454167, -0.973056 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3734
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5536 | Sheepshanks; Richard (1794 - 1855) | 1794 - 1855 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |