From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27?] May [1827
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.36
Summary:
Will be out of town for next [R.S.L.?] council meeting. Comments on glass subcommittee report.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Will be out of town for next [R.S.L.?] council meeting. Comments on glass subcommittee report.
[Charles Babbage] should understand that no effort will be made for 'alien' unless that candidate offers himself. Since William Buckland suggested Babbage for the position, let Buckland take the initiative.
Corrects yesterday's mistake about 'Russian Platina.' It is chemically pure, but mechanically the worst.