From:
Charles Babbage
To:
William Somerville
Date:
6 Mar 1834
Source of text:
MSB1 / 240, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
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Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Is settled near Cape Town. Experiences on the voyage. Details of his telescope arrangements, and observations carried out.
Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.
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.