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SOMERVILLE323

From:
Agnes Greig
To:
John Herschel
Date:
2 Oct 1866
Source of text:
HS 9.127, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10240

From:
Agnes Greig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.127
Summary:

Has taken Mary Somerville's manuscript [On Molecular and Microscopic Science] to John Murray. Would like JH's opinion on the scientific value of her manuscript, and if he could assist her in seeing it through the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12151

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
D[aniel] Mackintosh
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.8 & 24.169
Summary:

Agrees that a large part of the hills and valleys are due to tidal action. Comments further on this, especially relating to parts of France. The Hawkhurst lectures have ceased and are not likely to be resumed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3622

From:
James Joseph Sylvester
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.163
Summary:

Wonders if mathematical result recently presented by [J. A.] Serret was published many years ago by JH. Comments on recurrence of identical problems in mathematical study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5545

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.35
Summary:

Thanks JH for promptly signing memorial [see CB's 1866-9-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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