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Herschel9191

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[12 April 1857]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20792 (C: RS:HS 23.196)
Summary:

Looking forward to a visit from WW. Glad to hear that WW is editing Richard Jones's unpublished works. Sad to hear that George Peacock is seriously ill. Comments negatively on a book by Herbert Spencer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9648

From:
Frederick James Furnivall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.387
Summary:

Will be delighted to receive a copy of his collected essays. These are very valuable and enhance his reputation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9793

From:
James Glaisher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.128
Summary:

Has the blocks for the snow crystals. Can easily take some photographs if he desires them. Also has an article on crystals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9794

From:
James Glaisher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.129
Summary:

Sending him engraved single copies, also photographic copies of the larger ones. Comments on his researches into snow crystals.

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John Herschel Project
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