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Herschel5253

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.198
Summary:

The Insurance firm for which he acted as director has been wound up. Has taken a holiday in the country.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5255

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.200
Summary:

Is glad to hear of his speedy return. Regarding JH's instruments and their passage through the customs. Is writing a book on Assurance Companies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5256

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.201
Summary:

Regarding [William?] French and G. B. Airy. Will breakfast with JH on Sunday. Going to Cambridge on Monday and would like his company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5258

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.203
Summary:

Has been to the observatory. New comet discovered. Has met P. S. Laplace. Does he know of any tables of logarithms to 10,000?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5260

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.205
Summary:

Has just returned from collecting information on machines. Regarding the Lucasian professorship at Cambridge. Has met a clockmaker who is able to work on his machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5261

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.206
Summary:

Would like to spend Christmas with him. Does he want a Newfoundland puppy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5262

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.207
Summary:

Regarding Mr. Moreau and his certificate. Recent happenings at the R.S.L. Has been pheasant shooting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5272

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.217
Summary:

Has visited Louvain and also a steam engine factory near Liége. Account of various excursions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5279

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.224
Summary:

His feelings on hearing of his being elected to the Lucasian professorship at Cambridge. Regarding Joseph Clement and the work on his machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5281

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.226
Summary:

Regarding Joseph Clement and the work on his machine. Account of his recent excursions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5292

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.237
Summary:

Will endeavor to obtain information about the fellowships at St. John's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5294

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.239
Summary:

Difficulties over his machine. Joseph Clement threatens strike action. Would like to become acquainted with JH's friend. Advice on marriage given.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5296

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.241
Summary:

Regarding the monetary affairs of his sister-in-law. Has had discussions regarding his machine. Has just commenced writing a pamphlet on the state of science in England. Everyone has been asking for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5299

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.244
Summary:

Latest news of his machine. His book is going to press in 10 days. Would like proofsheet of last sheet of JH's 'Sound.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5301

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.246
Summary:

Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5302

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.247 (C: RS:HS 2.248)
Summary:

Regarding his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young. His own book on the decline of science is in the press. Regarding the life and manners of Dr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5304

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.251
Summary:

Further remarks on Dr. Thomas Young and JH's projected biography. Has had a copy of a letter from J. F. Encke about an Astronomical Ephemeris for the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5306

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.253
Summary:

Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5309

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.256
Summary:

Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5312

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.259
Summary:

Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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