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Herschel8246

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

Herschel8609

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

Herschel9483

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.228
Summary:

Regarding a suitable book on the Isle of Wight. Regarding Dionysius Lardner and his projected Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Urges JH not to reject idea until he has made further inquiries. Affairs of the Board of Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9484

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.229
Summary:

Regarding the projected Cabinet Cyclopaedia and its authors. State of Ireland in 1828. Feels hard against the Saxons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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