From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.235
Summary:
News of several lady friends and JG's progress in law studies.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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News of several lady friends and JG's progress in law studies.
Asks about nature of Classics examination JG must take to be considered for admission to Cambridge.
Speculates that JH may one day rival Isaac Newton. Awaits JH's visit next Tuesday. JH's parents ordered chairs to be ready [Wednesday], when PW's sister will accompany JH to Slough.
Apologizes for long delay in writing; is coming to Cambridge in October.
Is coming to Cambridge on 10 Oct.
Discusses the comet that 'attracts the attention of all.' Speculates that the train of comets arises from the impulse of solar rays. Discusses shape and composition of comets.