From:
William Whewell
To:
William Somerville
Date:
2 Dec 1831
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 168, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:
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Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Sends JH a copy of Richard Jones's new book [Essay on the Distribution of Wealth]. Congratulates JH on the publication of his new book [Prelim. Discourse].
Returns the collection of optical writings that JH had sent. Comments on the controversy over the nature of light. Criticizes paper by Richard Potter attacking JH and other wave theorists of light.
Comments negatively on whether photonomy is a proper name for the study of light. Has suggested that the B.A.A.S. invite eminent scientists to survey their specialties. Discusses whether B.A.A.S. should meet at Cambridge. Has published his review of JH's Prelim. Discourse.