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Herschel5312

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.259
Summary:

Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5313

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[25 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.260
Summary:

Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE10

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
27 Feb 1831
Source of text:
MSB1 / 231, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

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Brigitte Stenhouse
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