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Herschel1212

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.33
Summary:

A furnace for glass making is under construction at the Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3031

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:DM 3.26
Summary:

As MF will be unable to attend the next meeting of the Glass Committee, he sends JH the analysis of the glass produced in one experiment, emphasizing its consistency and high quality.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3032

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1825]
Source of text:
RS:DM 3.17
Summary:

Sends JH the results of the analyses of several specimens of experimental glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9414

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.167
Summary:

Regrets that Richard Taylor has printed his own paper in the P.M. before it appeared in the R.S.P.T. Explains the reason. Is examining various pieces of glass and will forward the results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9415

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.168
Summary:

Agrees with JH regarding the glass. Suggests that a meeting would facilitate results. Suggests that the glass maker should make several pots for the experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9416

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.169
Summary:

Sending a paper for the R.S.L. Humphry Davy does not approve entirely of his arguments. Would be pleased if JH would glance over it and then inform Davy that he has it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9419

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.172
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's letter and detailed notes. Hopes he will attach a copy to the paper when he communicates it to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9420

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.173
Summary:

Has just received his letter. Has had no opportunity of examining the iron. Several years ago he made some experiments on the alloys of lead and cast iron, but does not remember the results. Is surprised that no new metal has been found in meteorites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9421

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.174
Summary:

Has found some errors in the printing of his paper. Sorry to hear that JH has been indisposed, but believes he is progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9422

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.175
Summary:

Has been trying to see him, unsuccessfully, about the affairs of the Optical Glass Committee. Hopes that JH will not resign from the Committee now that he is no longer Secretary at the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9424

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.177
Summary:

The furnace is breaking away at the top, and he encloses Joshua Ramsay's estimate for its repair. Thinks the present a suitable time for the repairs. Would JH speak to the Council?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9425

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.178
Summary:

Has made a piece of glass 5" square, which George Dollond reports is good. Proposes making a furnace at the Royal Institution. Does JH have any objections?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1213

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[6 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.34
Summary:

Indicates the best way for the glass subcommittee [of the R.S.L.] to deal with the results of glass experiments at the Royal Institution [see MF's 1827-11-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1214

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[9 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.35
Summary:

Informs MF that JH has been called to serve on a grand jury and so may have to miss some glass subcommittee meetings. [This note enclosed the letter written by JH on 1827-11-6.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1216

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[6 June 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.39
Summary:

Describes the tests JH made on a small glass prism of not very high quality, which JH has left at the Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1217

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[26 October 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.41
Summary:

Sends MF some older samples of imperfect glass. Talks about the way in which different kinds of glass should be layered in lenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12595

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[15 February 1828]
Source of text:
RI:F3.B401
Summary:

Sends a note with a letter from W. H. Wollaston to JH, dealing with glass making experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12733

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[4 July 1826]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0148; Reel 1054
Summary:

Chemical constitution of meteorites. JH suspects lead-iron alloy. Believes this has not been proposed before. Send specimen for JH's analysis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1842

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[21 May 1825]
Source of text:
WT A-300
Summary:

Rearranges a meeting of [the R. S. L.'s Glass Committee] to take place at the Pellat and Green's Glass House in Holland St.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[8 June 1826]
Source of text:
RI:F3.B67
Summary:

Comments on the intent of remarks appended to a paper of MF's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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