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From:
William Whewell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
19 January 1846
Source of text:
TCC MS O.15.49, f.55
Summary:

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Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.45 (C: RS:HS 25.9.19)
Summary:

Clarifies his position with regard to becoming R.A.S. Foreign Secretary. Sets conditions under which he would allow his name to stand. Has been 'harassed' for the last two months by 'stomach derangements.' 'It is old Paracelsus's "Archaeus" in a fit of the Sulks.' On the disposal of some of Francis Baily's remaining manuscripts.

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John Herschel Project