From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.36
Summary:
Comments on one of the magnetism experiments JH described in his letter of 1856-7-14.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Comments on one of the magnetism experiments JH described in his letter of 1856-7-14.
Their whole family is grateful for JH's letter of sympathy to JB's father.
Is concerned about the receipt of AH's accounts; lectures AH about the danger of moving into someone else's room [more luxurious] for the vacation; finally asks AH to discover who among the 'university-men' is color-blind, and to what degree.
Describes R.S.L.'s compound magnet. Recommends cleaning and remagnetizing. Awaits JH's instructions.