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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Edward William Brayley
Date:
13 December 1862
Source of text:
FACLM H MS c1
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Contributor:
Faraday Project
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JH criticizes [Robert] Mallet's views on the nature of earthquakes and the upheaval of the earth.
Sorry to hear of his illness. Answers to his queries regarding the colloid state of ice. Cannot agree about metals of alkalis and earths uncombined in the earth.
Calling his attention to one of his own articles. Concerning Mr. Magers and Roger Boscovitch's views. Concerning Magellanic Clouds.
On the physical structure of the sun's surface.
Questions EB's use of terms 'ponderable' and 'imponderable' matter in EB's almanac.
Comments on liquid and gaseous states of matter and on colloids; appreciates EB's kind words about JH's son Alexander.