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Herschel7178

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.378
Summary:

The winter has not killed them, though his wife is a convalescent. Knows Mr. Peters as he is a member of the Athenaeum. Airy has fun in him and a love of Greek Drama. Charles Babbage and James South are at war again. Sends jokes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7180

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.379
Summary:

W. R. Hamilton and W. H. Smyth are dead. Corresponded with Hamilton for 30 years though only met him once. Has before him the proofs of his own paper on the origin of the + and - signs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7183

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.380
Summary:

Has no information about H. T. Colebrooke. Has been corresponding with T. B. [?] Macaulay (1st Baron Macaulay) regarding the marriage of Isaac Newton's niece. Has JH heard the story of George III and his madness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7184

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.381
Summary:

Regarding the story of George III and his reason for addressing Parliament in this way. Pleased to hear the stove is to be removed. Great need for a weather theory. Regarding the identities of the Thomas Streets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7186

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.382
Summary:

Regarding the identity of J. P. [W. S.] Jevons. Hopes JH will now set to work on the Odyssey. Sends four riddles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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