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Herschel9844

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.178
Summary:

The paper for the prize essay has been withdrawn. Tring Agricultural Association has published the results of Mr. Forster's experiments, which so far have been very successful. Was grateful for his poetry. Has been ill as well as JH. Hopes he is improving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9845

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.179
Summary:

JH does not appear to have received his last letter. Has not been well, but hopes to be better for tomorrow. Own brother has been behaving in a peculiar manner. Daniel has been dealing rude blows. Hopes to visit JG's laboratory. Has now visited the laboratory and spent two agreeable hours.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9843

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.177
Summary:

Returning JH's [?] to keep for him. Does not think [Forster] is wrong in his assumptions. Mesmerism is better than electricity.

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John Herschel Project
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