From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[21 July 1853]
Source of text:
TCD 7762-72:257
Summary:
Eloquently, metaphorically congratulates WH on finally publishing Lectures on Quaternions.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Eloquently, metaphorically congratulates WH on finally publishing Lectures on Quaternions.
A Mr. Patton has applied for a position as astronomer. Is he 'conversant with practical observing'?
Expresses deep sorrow upon hearing of death of WH's sister [Eliza Hamilton]. Is anxious to see WH's finished work on quaternions. Hopes WH has made it clear and simple.
Again admires WH's quaternions but begs that WH make them more accessible. Suggests book with rules clearly stated and examples relating them to ordinary problems.
Reports favorably on sections of WH's book [Elements of Quaternions] that JH read. Predicts its importance and wide circulation. Is too busy to read more now.