Letter from Fearon Fallows (Cape Town) to [F. Baily], 15-17 June 1822
Scope and Contents
Letter eulogising Sir William Herschel. It also mentions Fallows's ill health, the progress of the Cape Observatory, the merits of various instruments, and attempts to locate a comet. People mentioned include J.R. Young, Sir William Herschel, Mr Colebroke, Captain B. Hall, Baron de Lack, W. Pearson and Captain Colby.
Dates
- Creation: 15-17 June 1822
Creator
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Extent
6 folio(s)
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