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Herschel7052

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.288
Summary:

Has fallen from a ladder in his library and dislocated his shoulder, which accounts for the form of his letter. Has he any recollections of Humphry Davy rubbing his hands together?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7053

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[12 September 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.289 & 23.181
Summary:

Thought that AD's last letter was supposed to be written in verse. Hopes his injury will soon improve. Does not recollect any habit of Humphry Davy rubbing his hands together. A professor, [G. J.?] Stoney, has re-invented JH's collimating telescope and not improved it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7054

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.290
Summary:

Quotes a rhyme. May have been injured even if he had been at Collingwood. Possibly [G. J.?] Stoney has not read JH on the telescope. Is thriving in health but sleeping very well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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