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Herschel11009

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
17] February [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.80
Summary:

Praises and comments on RJ's book on economics [Essay on the Distribution of Wealth]. Laments overly strong language used by William Fitton and Charles Babbage in criticizing R.S.L. Comments on JH having lost the election for R.S.L. presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1051

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[14 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.1
Summary:

Thanks RJ for having helped J[ohn] Stewart, [JH's brother-in-law], to a job; offers to try to get some South African statistics for the Statistical Society, and along the way comments on South African political life. JH describes life at the Cape, and the beauties of the skies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[29 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.231
Summary:

Comments on William Whewell's and Charles Babbage's writings, together with family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[26 September 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0207; Reel 1054
Summary:

Invites RJ to join Andrew Smith and [Damein?] for dinner at JH's tonight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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