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From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.123
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's opinion. Can hardly imagine that such a simple contrivance should answer the purpose. Saw the patent agent who has offered to send a list of all the writings on the subject. Also brought the matter before B. C. Brodie (the elder), who now seems totally blind.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.124
Summary:

The writer of the enclosed production has given lectures at SN's establishment. Introduces him to JH. Hopes to give a lecture at Hawkhurst. Would be pleased for any of the Herschel family to view the orchid house, now in full bloom.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.125
Summary:

Miss Newington will have pleasure in seeing Lady Herschel and Miss Power on Monday or Tuesday next. Will send over a copy of the Orchid House tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.126
Summary:

Can JH spare a few minutes one morning as he wishes to show him an invention to overcome seasickness; would like his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.127
Summary:

Will not detain JH more than half an hour; if his invention is not similar to JH's it will amuse him. Gives his reasons for seasickness. Will call tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.128
Summary:

Since they met yesterday he has thought of a further modification in the apparatus to prevent seasickness and would like JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.129
Summary:

Has overcome pitch and roll with his inventions. Instrument is quite simple. What is he to do with it now?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.130
Summary:

Has made a bad sketch of the instrument to prevent seasickness; comments on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Samuel Newington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1860 to 1866?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.5 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Hopes JH will return when fruit is ripe to harvest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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