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Herschel7250

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.431
Summary:

Sending proposed prospectus for a 'fun2y algebra.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7251

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.432
Summary:

Sending proposed prospectus for a 'fun2y algebra.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7276

From:
J. W. Dudgeon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.456
Summary:

Gives details of his experiments with glutenesed plates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7277

From:
J. W. Dudgeon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.457
Summary:

Received his note and the glass last night. In case his plates have not been treated with iodide of potassium he has put some on one or two.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7278

From:
J. W. Dudgeon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.458
Summary:

When he last saw him he was carrying out experiments on colors. Sends a sample of Chinese natural green dye, which has just come into his hands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7306

From:
John T. Delane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-17
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.485
Summary:

Regrets that any letters of JH should have been neglected, but cannot undertake to open and read all letters addressed to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7318

From:
William Hepworth Dixon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.496
Summary:

Sending a privately printed tract on the confession and submission of Chancellor Bacon. Invites comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7323

From:
James Douglas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.500
Summary:

Received his present this morning for which he is grateful. Comments on William Whewell's philosophy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7341

From:
Benjamin D'Urban
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-3-3
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.517
Summary:

Introducing a German gentleman who is on his way to South Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7342

From:
Benjamin D'Urban
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.518
Summary:

Is grateful for the news from Natal. Congratulates him on his decision to send troops so promptly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7665

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.7 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Appeals to [JH] for expert opinion on author's 'true theory of our planetary System,' which could initiate a revolution in science but was met by ridicule.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7677

From:
Thomas Peers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.10 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Notes how density of earth and moon are important to theories of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7678

From:
Cath[erine] Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.12 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Has heard nothing of JH since mutual friend died two years ago. This May is cold and cheerless.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7885

From:
Henry Warburton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.88
Summary:

Sends hints. Will give explanation at Wednesday's meeting of 'Committee on Charles Babbage.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9251

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.8
Summary:

Will be pleased to come to dinner on Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9275

From:
Maria Edgeworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.31
Summary:

Come at once.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9323

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.77
Summary:

Sending notes of a few passages he intends to alter in JH's article.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9324

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.78
Summary:

Sending an article that may interest him. Regarding the 'water controversy' of the late eighteenth century. George Brown is writing a life of Henry Cavendish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9325

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.79
Summary:

If he looks at A. K. Johnston's Physical Atlas he will find the measurements he requires, also references to [John?] MacDonald's Andrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9326

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.80
Summary:

Regarding the spelling of various words. The college is being disinfected. News of Richard Jones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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