From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Booth
Date:
[2 December 1856]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0101; Reel 1054
Summary:
Compliments JB on publication of 'Trigonometry of the Parabola.' Recalls JH's papers on catenaries.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Compliments JB on publication of 'Trigonometry of the Parabola.' Recalls JH's papers on catenaries.
Translation of a work by C. F. Gauss and Wilhelm Weber will provide the information requested. Hopes [William Cranch] B[ond] will participate in magnetic observations. Explains 'Copper Dampers.'
Conveys his confidence in the appropriateness of the certificate of proficiency awarded by the Society of Arts to men who have done well on the Society's examination.
Declares his confidence in the certificates of proficiency about to be awarded by the Society of Arts.