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From:
R. Freke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.380
Summary:

Regrets the delay in his reply, but JH's letter was misdirected. It appears that his own theories are neither original nor correct and thanks him for his opinions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
R. Freke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.381
Summary:

Recognizes the force of JH's arguments but wrote his paper not for a reputation in science but for protection of his character as a gentleman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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