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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.83 (C: RS:HS 20.47)
Summary:

Has been trying his hand at functions; quotes some. Hopes to visit him at Torquay. Push on with the supplement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[8 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.48
Summary:

Sends one mathematical article on isoperimetrical problems and asks to write the article on variations as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Galt
Date:
[28 August 1817]
Source of text:
National Archives of Canada
Summary:

Discusses plans for an edition of the mathematical writings of the late William Spence, to be edited by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project