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Herschel1259

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[14 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.22
Summary:

States unequivocally that the letter referred to in JS's 1864-10-11 has not 'a syllable' that can in any way affect the question of the conduct or character of the late Humphry Davy. JH could not conceive of publication of the letter without the express consent of the other person mentioned in it [Charles Babbage].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[20 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.25a
Summary:

As JH has been approached by Charles Babbage for permission to publish certain portions of JH's correspondence, JH is writing to say that he gives both Babbage and JS permission to publish what they will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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