Thanks for, and comments on, DB's 1819-9-18.
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Thanks for, and comments on, DB's 1819-9-18.
Of Charles Babbage's trip to Scotland [letter continued 1819-10-8].
Will not be in town until Tuesday afternoon. Has been speculating on a means of telegraphic communication between himself and CB.
Regarding terminology for polarization and refraction of light. DB's statement concerning the experiments of E. L. Malus and light through crystals.
Sends paper on deviation of tints. Comments on findings. Encloses crystals of carbonate of lime, which exhibits the system of rings. Regarding his own paper on Mother of Pearl and his indebtedness to DB. Comments on nomenclature for light.
Praises WW's new book [Elementary Treatise on Mechanics]; is working to get WW elected to the R.S.L. Criticizes a pamphlet by George Peacock. Comments on rules proposed for the new Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Answers to JB's queries on the refraction of light through crystals, and Newton's rings.
Accepts, with thanks, DB's offer to propose JH for membership in the Royal Society of Edinburgh; some comments on DB's 1819-12-9.
Sends signed certificate for admission to Royal Society of Edinburgh; the Cambridge Philosophical Society has just been formed.