From:
Charles May
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.311
Summary:
Sends some specimens of aloes and calocynth with some remarks on them. Also sends some sugar made by evaporating the cane juice under diminished pressure. Inquired from J. Lister regarding the elasticity of hardened steel wire.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project