From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.281a
Summary:
Questions JH's intent to display 'photogenic drawings' to R.S.L.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Questions JH's intent to display 'photogenic drawings' to R.S.L.
Discusses own efforts in meteorology. Must wait to print second edition of work on storms. Appreciates nomination for R.S.L., but has little time for such pursuits.
Asks JH to keep him updated on English research of the dynamics of light. Currently considering the 'propagation' of light waves, as distinguished from their mere 'preservation'; asks whether this is a new study.