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Herschel5292

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.237
Summary:

Will endeavor to obtain information about the fellowships at St. John's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5293

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[26 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.238
Summary:

Can CB come down on Sunday to see about the machine?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5294

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.239
Summary:

Difficulties over his machine. Joseph Clement threatens strike action. Would like to become acquainted with JH's friend. Advice on marriage given.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.240
Summary:

Hears he is at Dudmaston. Has a brother-in-law who will shortly be travelling to India and would like suggestions of books and instruments for him to take. Also letter of introduction to Edward Ryan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5296

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.241
Summary:

Regarding the monetary affairs of his sister-in-law. Has had discussions regarding his machine. Has just commenced writing a pamphlet on the state of science in England. Everyone has been asking for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5297

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 December 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.242
Summary:

Will be in town on Thursday to execute the deed of attorney. Is glad to hear that Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) has taken an interest in the machine. Remarks on his pamphlet State of Science in England. Alterations at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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