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Herschel5066

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 August 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.17 (C: RS:HS 20.11)
Summary:

Has been to London and procured the books mentioned by CB. Mentions differential equations of P. S. Laplace. Regarding some of CB's theorems. Problem of law of chance. Printing of his memoir.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5067

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.18
Summary:

Will be visiting London shortly and hopes to purchase some experimental equipment to carry out experiments with heat.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5068

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1813-9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.12
Summary:

Sends a number of theorems and integrals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5069

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[13] October 1813
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.19 (C: RS:HS 20.13)
Summary:

Would like to see him as soon as possible so they can prepare the preface of their memoir for the printer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5070

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
1813-9-24 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.14
Summary:

Orders equipment from London through CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7770

From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.1; Reel 12
Summary:

Responds to JH's criticism of churchmen. Criticizes law and defends church as careers. Explains why WH never discussed religious opinions with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7771

From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.2; Reel 12 (C: 1/11.3)
Summary:

Apologies for any bitterness caused by differences of opinions. Willing to listen to JH's reason for preferring law over church as career, but must postpone arguments until later. [Typewritten copy includes annotation by unknown hand that JH's letters were not preserved in this 'only serious conflict of wills between the father & son.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7772

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.2 verso; Reel 12
Summary:

Assures JH that exchange of letters with William Herschel did not produce alienation. Encourages both to meet for discussion. JH's cousin [Mary Baldwin] anxiously awaits reply from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7971

From:
John William Whittaker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.238
Summary:

Hopes JH settles in Cambridge. News of their fellows. Charles Babbage's lecture popular. Includes parody on [Sir Walter] Scott.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7972

From:
John William Whittaker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.239
Summary:

Discovered JH was elected fellow. Reports vandalism at Trinity. Asks about [James] Grahame. Reports on Mr. Jephson's treatment of Charles Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7973

From:
[John William Whittaker]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26?] June 1813
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.240
Summary:

Comments on JH's romance. Hints at JW's own. Notes college fervor for religious proselytizing in foreign lands. Asks about 'Catholic question.' Quotes censored epigram written on royal tombs. Charles Babbage very ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9914

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.248
Summary:

Congratulates JH on becoming Senior Wrangler.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9915

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.249
Summary:

Plans for coming to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9916

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.250
Summary:

Writes to JH to encourage him to come to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9917

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1813-4-14 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.251
Summary:

Writes of his journey back to Edinburgh, and of his intended wife.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9918

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.252
Summary:

Law business is good; JG's intended desires to meet JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9919

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.253
Summary:

Asks JH if he would read and criticize a manuscript of JG's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9920

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.254
Summary:

Note to accompany JG's manuscript [see JG's 1813-6-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9921

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.255
Summary:

Thanks for the criticism [see JG's 1813-6-21]; is considering publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9922

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.256
Summary:

Has had manuscript [see JG's 1813-7-14] privately printed with the title Crispin, only six copies and not for sale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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