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Herschel5336

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.283
Summary:

Regarding Society matters. Small parcel has arrived for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5338

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.285
Summary:

Giving the date of the next Levee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5340

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.287
Summary:

Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5345

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.292
Summary:

Will bring CB's 'Engine' to Slough tomorrow, together with Dionysius Lardner's apparatus, which CB has 'taught to write.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5346

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.293
Summary:

Making his last experiments on the morrow. Travels to and from Slough in the course of his experiments. Hopes JH will join him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5392

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1831-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.339
Summary:

Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13561

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[20 February 1836]
Source of text:
9th Treatise, 202-17
Summary:

Speculates on extinction of species by natural (not miraculous) causes intermediate to Creator. JH's theory of shifting crust over Earth's surface and its subsequent transfer of pressure. Seeks geological primum mobile for volcanoes based on continual deposition and melting of strata. 'All records of former worlds must ultimately perish.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1549

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37184.161
Summary:

Is arranging a meeting with CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[28 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.243
Summary:

Has heard the news about Government support for the machine; is this correct?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
1830-3-[8 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.245
Summary:

Regarding CB's attitude to the machine. Is sending rough proof of the page on 'Sound.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5303

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[24 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.249 (C: RS:HS 2.250)
Summary:

Is sorry to note the tone of CB's last letter concerning his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young, but he means to carry out his project. Edward Sabine received £1000 from the Board of Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5305

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[22 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.252 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.1)
Summary:

Has read his book on the decline of science and thinks that the book may do some good. Comments on various parts, and outlines things that could happen as the result. Has replied to Encke's letter about Ephemeris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5307

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[10 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.254
Summary:

Will be very pleased to see him and hopes he will spend longer with him. Has just finished a new 20-foot mirror for his telescope. Regarding alterations in the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.255 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.8)
Summary:

Has not seen the letter in the Herald about the possibility of himself standing for the presidency of the R.S.L. Raises six queries regarding manufactures and other scientific facts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[26 November 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.257 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.12)
Summary:

His views on hearing that he has been nominated for the position of President of the R.S.L. Does not wish to become the president, but will do so if elected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5311

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.258
Summary:

Would he please send back the proofs he sent the other day as the printers have requested their return. Regarding affairs at the R.S.L. Has he heard from the Treasury?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5313

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[25 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.260
Summary:

Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5316

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[23 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.263
Summary:

Will come up to town and meet David Brewster. Effect of violet light on chemical compound. Gives some of his recent astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5318

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.265
Summary:

Is sending mirror in perfect state for Vincenzio Antinori at Florence, together with his letter. Regarding Gerard Moll's book. Has no time to spare to attend the [B.A.A.S.] meeting at York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5320

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[22 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.267
Summary:

Will contact his aunt for the Hannover Gazette. Wishes to see Joseph Clement about moving the telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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