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From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
20 December 1845
Source of text:
Elizabeth M. Milton
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Faraday Project
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The Admiralty has approved the purchase of the telescope for the Cape Observatory [see GA's 1845-12-1].
Health has improved. Regarding an experiment carried out at the Royal Institution.
Is sorry to hear of his indisposition. Regarding movements connected with the sun.
Sends details of an experiment he would like MF to carry out. Cannot do it himself as he has no suitable glass.