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From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.271
Summary:

About the expenses and arrangements regarding the publication of JH's A Collection of Examples of the Application of the Calculus of Finite Differences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.421
Summary:

Discusses study of Oolite beds. Mother recently died. Will bring paper to publisher. Discusses last Cambridge Philosophical Society meeting, [James] Wood, and [E. D.] Clarke. Cannot locate the crystal JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.147
Summary:

Offering any assistance during the funeral period of Mrs. Beckwith [wife of Thomas?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Dollond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.497
Summary:

Returns the polarizing apparatus by the Windsor coach, and is grateful for the loan of it. Hopes to supply Dr. Jackson with a suitable instrument. Sending a paper on parallel plates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.117
Summary:

William Herschel's health. Lady Watson and Miss Joy are well. Sad that JH will not visit Bath.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Helen Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.419
Summary:

HW expected news of Mrs. Beckwith's death, following receipt of letter from Mary Baldwin describing poor health of her sister.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.413
Summary:

Will see JH on Friday; hoping for clear weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.301
Summary:

Offers JH the consolations of religion to deal with his unhappiness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project