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Herschel9947

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.280
Summary:

Of poetry, usury laws, and the assizes [letter completed 1817-5-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5131

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.80
Summary:

Has been to Cambridge. Regarding JH's paper dealing with notation. Has been working on his history of functions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.81 (C: RS:HS 20.43)
Summary:

Will see him in London. Is getting on with his supplement. Has seen CB's latest paper in the R.S.P.T. Regarding Mr. Hirsch's theories on equations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7773

From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1817]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.4; Reel 12
Summary:

Schedules time in London next week to cast two mirrors for 20-foot telescope. Details of mixture to be used for mirrors. Questions about casting process. Tells JH to consult 'Messr. Devey' for answers. Plans to visit Greenwich soon. Hand tremor makes writing difficult. Received letter from [Ragreneau?] inviting Herschel family to breakfast tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5133

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.82
Summary:

Come on Friday to meet E. F. Bromhead and discuss notation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12393

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.250
Summary:

Rejoices at the prospect of seeing JH on 10 June, the day of the election. Many supporters of William Clark may be absent. Has been unwell himself lately. Hears nothing about JH's Algebra. [Richard?] Harraden is difficult to move. Tell Charles Babbage an anonymous donor has given £20,000 to Peterhouse.

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John Herschel Project
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