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Herschel8314

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[7 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.120
Summary:

Perhaps periodic surges in atmospheric waves noticed by WB will repeat. Speaks of 'new climate' for globe. Hopes WB can attend [B.A.A.S.] meeting at Southampton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1845-11?]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20766
Summary:

Thanks WW for his book [Of a Liberal Education, 1845]. Agrees with WW on the educational value of the calculus and on the importance of Isaac Newton's Principia. Is teaching mechanics to his son William.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[9 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.183
Summary:

Has just seen mention of MF's latest experiments showing the connection of light and magnetism. Comments on these. Proves some of his own theories to be correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9434

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.184
Summary:

His letter was a great encouragement and pleasure. Comments on his own and JH's experiments with light and magnetism. Contemplates a further series of experiments but requests JH not to mention it. Is at Brighton for a rest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9846

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.180
Summary:

Crops from the land that has been electrically heated have not been exceptional. Scotch newspapers mention some more. Is pleased that JH devoted so much time to him last Spring.

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John Herschel Project
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