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Herschel1372

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-5-6 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.321
Summary:

Refers to process which produces pictures that are negative or positive depending upon the light. Hopes to use it to photograph lunar landscape. Wants to call it 'amphitype' if JH agrees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14127

From:
George Maule
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0349; Reel 1087
Summary:

Returns copy of JH's letter to Queen, with suggested alterations. Sign and return this, so GM can officially present matter to Privy Council tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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