From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.236
Summary:
Giving some lectures and asks JH for permission to quote from his writings
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Giving some lectures and asks JH for permission to quote from his writings
Regarding Dr. Thomas Andrews's Bakerian lecture and the gaseous and liquid states. Comments on this and his previously stated theory. Has seen Alexander Herschel and thinks he should receive more credit for his work on the Meteor Committee. Scientific education of young people.
Encloses copies of papers referred to in his previous letter.
Regarding sun spots and the phrase 'cloudy stratum.'
Regarding the site of an ancient battle. Has received an actinometer for his lectures. Regarding the compressibility of liquids.