From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.287
Summary:
Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.
Is settled near Cape Town. Experiences on the voyage. Details of his telescope arrangements, and observations carried out.
Regarding CB's machine. Edward Ryan's visit. Events at the Cape. Failure of his astronomical observations due to cloud conditions. Has been trying to stir up the South African Philosophical Society. Recent South African expedition.