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From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.27
Summary:

Talks about the glass experiments of John Dollond and Mr. Stanwood[?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.111
Summary:

Thanks for his letter. Can JH or Charles Babbage suggest someone to experiment with glass? Michael Faraday? Regarding the £100 voted for John Newman or his assistant. Has to attend a local meeting on Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1827]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0930; Reel 1083
Summary:

Regrets JH's retirement as secretary to R.S.L. Names possible successors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.112
Summary:

Sending an appointment [probably V-P of R.S.L.], which will please every member of the R.S.L. Unable to be in London on the 10th, when Henry Kater will be at the breakfast at the Club. Hopes to attend on the 17th.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project