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Herschel9422

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.175
Summary:

Has been trying to see him, unsuccessfully, about the affairs of the Optical Glass Committee. Hopes that JH will not resign from the Committee now that he is no longer Secretary at the R.S.L.

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Faraday0338

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
3 November 1827
Source of text:
RS MS HS 26.33
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel1212

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.33
Summary:

A furnace for glass making is under construction at the Royal Institution.

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Faraday0363

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
24 June 1828
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.177
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9424

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.177
Summary:

The furnace is breaking away at the top, and he encloses Joshua Ramsay's estimate for its repair. Thinks the present a suitable time for the repairs. Would JH speak to the Council?

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Faraday0378

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
25 November 1828
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.178
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9425

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.178
Summary:

Has made a piece of glass 5" square, which George Dollond reports is good. Proposes making a furnace at the Royal Institution. Does JH have any objections?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0623

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
10 November 1832
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.179
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9426

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.179
Summary:

Has received his letter introducing Dr. Robinson, but thinks that the latter is not a worthwhile person to know. Is pleased that JH likes his recent experiments. Owes a debt to JH's Prelim. Discourse.

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John Herschel Project
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Faraday1111

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
9 October 1838
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.180
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9429

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.180
Summary:

Esteems it a great honor to receive JH's request. Has searched through all his papers but has a spare copy only of the Third series. Is thinking of reprinting the whole series in one volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1144

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
14 February 1839
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.181
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9430

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.181
Summary:

Saturday's experiments have brought a severe inflammation of the eyes so has been unable to use the aerolite. Returns it, but will try some experiments later if JH sends it back.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1234

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
18 January 1840
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.182
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9431

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.182
Summary:

As JH has tried many varnishes he wonders if he has ever tried shellac. Has tried it on specimens of brass. Many thanks for his invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1784

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
13 November 1845
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.184
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9434

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.184
Summary:

His letter was a great encouragement and pleasure. Comments on his own and JH's experiments with light and magnetism. Contemplates a further series of experiments but requests JH not to mention it. Is at Brighton for a rest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9436

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.186 & 22.262
Summary:

Has received his letter and suggestions for the experiment. Has ordered the glass from Newman. Is very busy so may not be able to carry out the experiment for a week or more. JH must keep the results secret for the time being.

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Faraday1820

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
15 January 1846
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.187
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9437

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.187
Summary:

Has procured some glass rod fit for the experiment. Comments on the results. [Robert] Hunt has been working on crystallization and magnets and has told him of JH's interest. Grieves to hear of his illness. His paper in JH's hands will be left for the time being until he has more time.

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