From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.312
Summary:
Further regarding the theory of sound.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Further regarding the theory of sound.
Is grateful for his article on musical scales. Queries regarding musical sounds. Has had to leave his old abode due to building operations.
Was pleased to receive JH's translation of Dante. Wished he lived near enough to pay them a visit.
Thanks for verses on the transit of Mercury; comments on observation of an auroral arch and eclipse observations of the solar corona.
Thanks for his article on musical scales. Will read it later when he has time. Comments on the system of equal temperament. Will send some of his own papers later.