From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.99
Summary:
Is grateful for the news of his election to the Astronomical Society.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Is grateful for the news of his election to the Astronomical Society.
Sends one of his own memoirs, which he would like JH to compare with other theories on the same subject.
Introducing William Whewell, who will be visiting Paris.
Advises PL that he has been elected an associate of the Astronomical Society.
Please forward enclosed papers.