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Herschel2493

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.354
Summary:

Sorry he did not see JH at B.A.A.S. meeting in Birmingham. Asks if he may call at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2494

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.355
Summary:

Thanks JH for earlier letter. Discusses JH's work on chemical action of light, with which he is familiar. Sends some papers for JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2495

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.356
Summary:

Has arrived in England. Would like to call on JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2496

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.357
Summary:

Will call on JH at Hawkhurst before leaving England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2497

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.358
Summary:

Discovered an agent that renders his paper tough and waterproof. Sends sample for JH's inspection. Treated paper is highly explosive and can discharge a gun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2498

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.359
Summary:

Discusses his explosive matter [see CS's 1846-3-24], which can discharge rifles and cannons. Four ounces of his gun cotton demolished an old tower in town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2499

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.360
Summary:

Thanks JH for kind letter. Asks JH to write letters of introduction to various people. Thinks [Roderick] Murchison will give good advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2500

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.361
Summary:

Thanks JH for interest in his gun cotton. Will demonstrate its use next week. Includes list of items he will need to perform experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2501

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1850-8-7.
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.362
Summary:

Forwards results of experiment on influence of solar light on the chemical action of oxygen. Asks JH to experiment further and to give CS his views on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2502

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.363
Summary:

Will call at Collingwood. Wants to show JH some experiments and asks JH to have phosphorous and starch ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2503

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846-8-8 or later?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.364
Summary:

In London to demonstrate gun cotton. Wants JH to mention his name to influential members of government. Promises JH will be surprised at its 'wonderful effects.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2504

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or earlier?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.365
Summary:

Thanks JH for invitation to Slough. Will come to visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2505

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857[?]-6-20
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.366
Summary:

Print of [Leonhard] Euler's portrait has been made. Copy being sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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