From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[23 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.288 & 25.4.5
Summary:
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.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project