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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
George Venables Vernon
Date:
22 August 1852
Source of text:
JRULM Unitarian A2 Woodhouse Collection
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Faraday Project
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Has found another planet [Fortuna]; gives readings. Finds that the famous eclipse of Thales took place in 585 B.C., not 610 B.C., as stated by Francis Baily and Mr. Altmann.
All Cambridge University Commissioners, including JH, have approved report. Adam Sedgwick will finalize it with Bishop of Chester [John Graham] tomorrow. Board will meet on 24 Aug. to review report.
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