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SOMERVILLE30

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
William Somerville
Date:
1 May 1836
Source of text:
MSB1 / 253, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE31

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
undated (1836 post stamp)
Source of text:
MSB1 / 254, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE32

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
William Somerville
Date:
30 Dec 1836
Source of text:
MSB1 / 256, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE33

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
13 May 1837
Source of text:
MSB1 / 257, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE34

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
21 Jul 1837
Source of text:
MSB1 / 258, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE8

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
William Somerville
Date:
2 Sep 1830
Source of text:
MSB1 / 229, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE9

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
2 Nov 1830
Source of text:
MSB1 / 230, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Faraday0966

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
20 January 1837
Source of text:
RI MS F1 N/2/12
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday1010

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
8 June 1837
Source of text:
MU MS 173
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday1071

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
15 March 1838
Source of text:
Elizabeth M. Milton
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday1171

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
19 May 1839
Source of text:
Elizabeth M. Milton
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday1192

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
14 August 1839
Source of text:
RI MS Conybeare Album, f.25
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel14766

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[3 September 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0969; Reel 1083
Summary:

Proposes JH for several positions in B.A.A.S. [Annotations by JH explain reasons for declining.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5299

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.244
Summary:

Latest news of his machine. His book is going to press in 10 days. Would like proofsheet of last sheet of JH's 'Sound.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5301

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.246
Summary:

Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5302

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.247 (C: RS:HS 2.248)
Summary:

Regarding his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young. His own book on the decline of science is in the press. Regarding the life and manners of Dr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5304

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.251
Summary:

Further remarks on Dr. Thomas Young and JH's projected biography. Has had a copy of a letter from J. F. Encke about an Astronomical Ephemeris for the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5306

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.253
Summary:

Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5309

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.256
Summary:

Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5312

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.259
Summary:

Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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