From:
Henry Warburton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.70
Summary:
Learned to simplify expression for Bernoulli's number B=2n+1 using JH's formula.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Learned to simplify expression for Bernoulli's number B=2n+1 using JH's formula.
Will be happy to place his diagrams of the sun at JH's disposal should he wish to include them in the new edition of his book. Gives recent observations made by his Clarke object glass.
Offers improved version of formulas sent in previous letter.
After 25 years service in Mint, CG is still not eligible for raise. Asks to be considered for position in Die department that will permit increases in salary.
Advises hiring C. W. Goodwin as resident employee.
Informs JH that GA (and his assistants) have been making pendulum observations in a coal pit.
Responds to JH's request [see JH's 1854-10-17].
Describes the Cape Botanical Garden, which is finally opened. Congratulates JH on the marriage of JH's daughter [Caroline Emilia]. Copper mining in the colony successful. Will move to a new cottage.