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Herschel5311

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.258
Summary:

Would he please send back the proofs he sent the other day as the printers have requested their return. Regarding affairs at the R.S.L. Has he heard from the Treasury?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5312

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.259
Summary:

Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5313

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[25 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.260
Summary:

Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5314

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.261
Summary:

Encloses a letter sent to his mother in Devonshire St.. Regarding JH's votes. His plan for removal prospers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5315

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.262
Summary:

David Brewster is in town. Has arranged a series of meetings and excursions for him. Hopes JH will come to town. His mother and daughter are at Brighton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5316

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[23 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.263
Summary:

Will come up to town and meet David Brewster. Effect of violet light on chemical compound. Gives some of his recent astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5317

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.264
Summary:

Is sending a query from Florence, also a letter from Vincenzio Antinori, which please return. Additional facts supporting his views expressed in the Decline of Science. Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has been challenged over government of the R.S.L. Engine progresses well. [Also contains draft of reply which is the same as JH's 1831-9-13.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5318

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.265
Summary:

Is sending mirror in perfect state for Vincenzio Antinori at Florence, together with his letter. Regarding Gerard Moll's book. Has no time to spare to attend the [B.A.A.S.] meeting at York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5319

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.266
Summary:

Please could he obtain through Miss Caroline Herschel several copies of the Hannover Gazette which includes his own name when he was awarded the Guelphic Order. There is talk that Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) is going to Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5320

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[22 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.267
Summary:

Will contact his aunt for the Hannover Gazette. Wishes to see Joseph Clement about moving the telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5321

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29] October [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.268
Summary:

One of Joseph Clement's workmen will be coming down to work on JH's telescope. Gives rates of pay, etc. Has just got the Treasury to give their order for the completion of the buildings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5322

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.269 & 21.95
Summary:

Had to return without seeing him owing to his mother's health. Regarding the present controversies. Is annoyed by the conduct of David Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5323

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10] December [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.270
Summary:

Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.271 & 21.99
Summary:

Recent loss [death of his mother] has put the controversies temporarily aside. Gives further news of various matters which affect him. Feels angry at David Brewster's manner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5325

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.272
Summary:

Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5326

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.273
Summary:

Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.274
Summary:

Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5328

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.275
Summary:

Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.276
Summary:

Will attend CB's dinner on Wednesday. Can JH bring his brother-in-law? Will call at CB's house before the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5330

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.277
Summary:

Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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