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Herschel13616

From:
[D. M.] Vallot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.458
Summary:

Missed JH (traveling with Charles Babbage) when they passed through Dijon. Provides some barometric observations along with a comparison of measuring instruments. Appears to be commenting on some of Charles Babbage's interests in statistics, and believes that G. W. Leibniz did some work in this also, but died before publishing it. [Parts of this letter illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2878

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.369
Summary:

Thanks for forwarding notice on journal to [F.] Fallows. Hopes to use the longitudinal differences of English observations to improve observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9831

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.165
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter. He too has been travelling abroad. Outlines his travels. Expects JH has a good collection of sketches. Saw Louis XVIII at Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12351

From:
Alekis F. Orloff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 October [1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.208
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the poor health of Sir William Herschel. Would like a few lines of Sir William's handwriting for his autograph collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5217

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.164
Summary:

Has had a visit from Mr. Cox. Regarding payment of carriage for parcel from Vienna. Will be visiting him on Tuesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1695

From:
David William Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.181
Summary:

Letter of thanks for greetings from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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