From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.171
Summary:
Comments on some of AS's writings, and on the effect of strong coffee on vision.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Comments on some of AS's writings, and on the effect of strong coffee on vision.
Note to accompany a second edition of work on vision.
Note accompanying a copy of a paper by AS.
About etymology.
On the basis of some compounds referred to by AS [see 1842-5-10], JH has now developed a new form of photography using gold as a stimulant; JH calls it the 'Argyrotype'.
About a letter of recommendation JH is preparing for Robert Hunt.