From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
23 Mar 1848
Source of text:
HS 16.407, RS
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Will correct his contribution to JH's scientific manual. Discusses [Humphrey] Lloyd's apparatus for measurement of total force.
Sending a large specimen of rock salt. Wants JH to make a lens for Mrs. Somerville, if possible. Discusses the political transitions that are occurring.
Encloses W. J. Hamilton's paper to show its extent. Please send proofs for Hamilton to correct.
Regrets unable to dine with SC; explains why he declines to be a candidate for the presidency of R.S.L.