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Herschel9783

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.120
Summary:

Congratulates him on the cause of his temporary absence from London. Hopes he will reconsider his views on resignation from the offices of the R.S.L. at the end of the year. His resignation from the Glass sub-committee is a compliment to Michael Faraday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9785

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.120bis
Summary:

Time is approaching when the new members of council have to be considered. Has JH changed his mind about resigning. Hopes he will continue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9787

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.122
Summary:

Regrets the R.S.L. is to lose JH's services. Eilhard Mitscherlich has been nominated for a medal on JH's recommendation; can JH give DG some details of Mitscherlich's discoveries?

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John Herschel Project
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