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From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.1
Summary:

Is about to leave for a journey through Belgium and Germany for the purpose of studying collegiate education on behalf of the Irish government. Would welcome any letters of introduction from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.2
Summary:

Only received JH's letter yesterday as he does not visit Cork very often. Is not surprised at JH's findings on platinum. Gives some of the more important memoirs on platinum. Is pleased that JH is interested in chemical research into platinum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.3
Summary:

Some of his friends are wishing to put his name forward as a candidate for the fellowship of the R.S.L. Would JH sign his certificate?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.4
Summary:

Would like JH's opinion on a memoir by M. McCann on the reflection of light from binaxal crystals. McCann is a candidate for a mathematical chair in Queen's College [Cork].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.6
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding M. McCann. Does he know anything of the capabilities of Parkinson Wilson, Mr. Hobson, and Mr. Sandiman? Had intended to communicate his own researches on platina a long time ago, but was hoping to conclude them first. Thomas Graham will send down the form of certificate for him to sign.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project