From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1851 to 1853?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.396
Summary:
Will he and David Brewster dine with him on Tuesday.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Will he and David Brewster dine with him on Tuesday.
Sends deciphered code. Explains how CB solved it. [CB note dated 24 Mar. 1846: Technique for deciphering code.]
CB has 'decyphered' JH's puzzle. JH will not try to puzzle CB again.
Would like a reference from him regarding a candidate for a position at the Mint. Would like him and David Brewster to dine with him.
Please let him have David Brewster's address.
Will show his friends round the Mint.
Regarding his plans for lighthouses. Had a visit from L. F. Menabrea in his absence. Who manufactures the specified telescopes?
Further regarding lighthouses.