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Herschel2660

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.351
Summary:

Discusses light experiments, which 'amused' her during summer. Has heard no scientific news lately. Describes summer in Rome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2662

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.353
Summary:

Delighted that her paper was read at Royal Society. Discusses discovery of new planet [Neptune], and the future. Asks about his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2664

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.355
Summary:

Sends Lady Herschel her book [Physical Geography] as a token of friendship. Discusses the current political turmoil. Regards to family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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