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LINNEAN2903

From:
Carlo Gemmellaro
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Nov 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/5/9, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Returning to Sciliy. Asks Smith to give an opinion on debate between Arrosio and [Antonio] Bivona [Bernardi]. Reminisces on his time in London, including visits to Linnean Society with Humphry Davy in attendance, and human anatomy with Bell and Wilson. Smith replied 23 [Nov 1811].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel13347

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1811]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0548; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH's hypothesis on nebular vortex and formation of solar system. Has other ideas about molecular forces and comet tails, but will wait to learn whether WH wants to hear them. JH burned over 100 pages of notes on these speculations. Will return to Slough in mid-December.

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John Herschel Project
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