From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 May 1869]
Source of text:
RGO 6.695.494 (drafts RS:HS 1.314 & 24.256)
Summary:
Has read the syllabus of GA's lectures on magnetism; it reminds JH of his attempt to solve the problem of 'Mahomet's coffin', which JH still believes would work.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project