From:
Susan White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1817-11
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0580.2; Reel 1093
Summary:
Enjoyed 'good dancing account' of JH from Sophy [Sophia Baldwin?].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Enjoyed 'good dancing account' of JH from Sophy [Sophia Baldwin?].
Asks JH to be trustee of SW's and her husband's will.
Regarding mathematical examples for their forthcoming book. Is taking up chemistry again. Comments on a paper dealing with functional equations by W. G. Horner.
Received the parcel containing GP's manuscript just as he was intending to go into the country. Delayed his departure to prepare it for the printer, but the latter is waiting for types. Comments on JH's suggestions. Observatory was discussed at the meeting of Caput but was put off till 3 Dec. further discussion. James Wood is exerting his influence against it.