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Faraday1140

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Henry Thomas De La Beche
Date:
8 February 1839
Source of text:
British Geological Survey MS GSM1/1 (p.66)
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel1337

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.281a
Summary:

Questions JH's intent to display 'photogenic drawings' to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2073

From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.323
Summary:

Discusses own efforts in meteorology. Must wait to print second edition of work on storms. Appreciates nomination for R.S.L., but has little time for such pursuits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3860

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1839]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks JH to keep him updated on English research of the dynamics of light. Currently considering the 'propagation' of light waves, as distinguished from their mere 'preservation'; asks whether this is a new study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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