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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ritchie
Date:
[27 January 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.347 (C: RS:HS 20.197)
Summary:

Presented WR's paper on a new photometer to R.S.L. Discusses how objections may be avoided. Believes [John] Leslie's photometer should be thrown aside.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ritchie
Date:
[19 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.200
Summary:

Will present alterations of WR's paper to R.S.L. [see JH's 1825-1-27]. Asks if he may describe the similarities between WR's photometer and an instrument JH used in Italy and Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ritchie
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.363 (C: 21.120)
Summary:

Supports WR's pursuit of Edinburgh professorship. Will not, however, write to the Lord Provost for WR. Feels public steps should be taken to fill position [see WR's 1832-11-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project