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Herschel7022

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.267
Summary:

Has found a seventeenth-century mathematical manuscript amongst Francis Baily's papers with JH's handwriting on it; can he explain the mystery? There is also a letter from P. L. M. Maupertius to James Bradley, which he proposes sending to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1796

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.9
Summary:

A note accompanying the first draft of the report of the Standards Commission, with a request for comment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13851

From:
Henry Finch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0199.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Still believes that HF's experience and competence are equal to those of F. R. Brande. Plans to appeal directly to Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3122

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.151
Summary:

Describes travels abroad and their educational value, news on balloon ascents, barometer corrections, Henri Regnault's hygrometer, invention of electric weaver and other new applications of electricity throughout Europe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4481

From:
Henry Thoby Prinsep
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.188
Summary:

Discusses Addiscombe nominations; says he will nominate Margaret Herschel's nephew.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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