From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1815]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.45
Summary:
Regarding his own functional theories. Let him know when next in town.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Regarding his own functional theories. Let him know when next in town.
Newman has sent the apparatus. Problems in calculus.
Giving form for recommendation to be elected to the fellowship of the R.S.L. Has been offered space in a magazine for reviewing mathematical subjects. Suggesting anonymous work on analytics by him or JH.
Reasons why he could not visit him when in London. Gives views on a paper of CB's. Fears he must give up the profession.
Asking him to get certificate signed for his election to the R.S.L. Has had no time for mathematics recently. Will be prepared to write anonymous article against analysists.
Supports CB for membership in R.S.L. Little time recently for mathematics, but is quite upset with analysts.