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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
14 May [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.53
Summary:

Accepts invitation to WF's party on 19th, but will miss reading of Adam Sedgwick's and R. I. Murchison's paper. Chemical composition of 'Fish limestone.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[8 July 1828]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Discusses atmospheric refraction, Francis Bacon's distinction between argument and testimony, and the manner in which the Board of Longitude was dissolved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[18 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.9
Summary:

About the sad state of the R.S.L. under the presidency of Davies Gilbert, and what is to be done to improve it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[27 December 1830]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Sending two copies of JH's Prelim. Discourse; keep one and pass one to Charles Babbage. JH tried to cancel the motto for the book but it was too late.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[21 September 1831]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Is sending sketches, etc., from his field book made while visiting the Isle of Wight. Disagrees with some of WF's representations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[20 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.7.5
Summary:

Expresses opinions about the medal fiasco at the R.A.S., and in so doing, also defends G. B. Airy. JH is very concerned about the mean attacks being made on various people over the Neptune discovery controversy. Makes especially strong statements in a PS written on Feb. 21.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
18 March 1861
Source of text:
ULB MS L Adds 1886
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project