From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[12 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.142 (C: RS:HS 20.99)
Summary:
It looks as though their projected Cornish excursion will have to be postponed for a time. Gives the formula for the conversion of rags into sugar. A Finnish astronomer wishes to be elected a member of the Astronomical Society. Observations on the theory of parallax.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project