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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Arthur-Auguste De La Rive
Date:
29 May 1854
Source of text:
BPUG MS 2316, f.69-70
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Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Has been commissioned by Guillaume Weber to present a paper about an instrument for measuring the earth's magnetism, to JH. Would like to present it personally; when can he call?
Asks JH to sign an affidavit that WT is the inventor of the calotype or talbotype as some are trying to break WT's patent hold.
Sends JH a copy of the affidavit [see WT's 1854-5-15] and asks for JH's emendations, if any, and his signature. Sends JH a photograph engraved on steel.
Comments on the affidavit supplied by WT; will sign most of it but objects to one section.
Explains the way an affidavit works in the Court of Chancery. Because JH feels uncomfortable about certain aspects of the affidavit, WT will not trouble him about it again.
Clarifies JH's position, by saying that he clearly supports WT as the inventor of the calotype or talbotype, but has reservations about the collodion process.
WT's opponents have named JH in one of their affidavits against WT. WT is therefore asking JH to respond to what is stated in that affidavit.
Reports to JH that the patent infringement case had been decided in WT's favor, and tells of one incident in court.
Write to inform JH of the successful conclusion of the patent case brought by W. H. Fox Talbot.
Writes to ask GP to help publicize the need for candidates for professorships at the University of Melbourne.
Proposes changes in dies for New Brunswick coins. Awaits Treasury authorization to announce contract with coin suppliers.
Appointed E. L. J. Ridsdale, recommended to JH by College of Science on Jermyn Street, to replace Charles Sterry as junior clerk of Mint office and assistant assayer.