From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.237
Summary:
Will endeavor to obtain information about the fellowships at St. John's.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Will endeavor to obtain information about the fellowships at St. John's.
Difficulties over his machine. Joseph Clement threatens strike action. Would like to become acquainted with JH's friend. Advice on marriage given.
Regarding the monetary affairs of his sister-in-law. Has had discussions regarding his machine. Has just commenced writing a pamphlet on the state of science in England. Everyone has been asking for JH.