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Herschel7022

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.267
Summary:

Has found a seventeenth-century mathematical manuscript amongst Francis Baily's papers with JH's handwriting on it; can he explain the mystery? There is also a letter from P. L. M. Maupertius to James Bradley, which he proposes sending to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[28 October 1853]
Source of text:
RAS: MSS Add.119
Summary:

JH's copy of Apollonius's work on conic sections was given to Francis Baily. [P. L. M. de] Maupertuis's letter to [James] Bradley is 'real prize.' Comment on AD's puns. Finds W. R. Hamilton's Quaternions 'horribly metaphysical.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1854
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.152
Summary:

Comments on circulation of new coinage, and on another integral of Henry Warburton's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7252

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.433
Summary:

Sending a comic squib.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7024

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.268
Summary:

Sending an equation for JH to solve. Thanks for sending details of the weight of the florin, and the song from Punch. If he wishes JH may borrow books from the College library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7025

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[2 November 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.150
Summary:

Sends Henry Warburton's equation and integral; thanks AD for humorous story sent to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7026

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.269
Summary:

Sending one of his equations for JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 November 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.151
Summary:

Accepts AD's correction regarding Henry Warburton's writings [see JH's 1854-11-2].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7029

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.270
Summary:

Hopes to hear how he is progressing. Looks as though he wanted rest and air. Sends a theorem for his consideration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7031

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.157
Summary:

Expresses great sorrow at the death of Richard Sheepshanks; JH has been ill for many months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7032

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.272
Summary:

Was pleased to see his handwriting again especially as he had heard that JH had died. Elizabeth Baily was upset by the death of Richard Sheepshanks. Will be going down for the funeral tomorrow and hopes to meet G. B. Airy and William Simms. Both of JH's daughters have corresponded with him over his health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7033

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.273
Summary:

Is glad to hear that his health is improving. Has been preparing the wording of a tablet to be erected in memory of Richard Sheepshanks. Sends a proof of one of his theorems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7034

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.274
Summary:

Was pleased to hear from Elizabeth Baily that JH is improving in health. Knows a doctor who can produce jaundice. Plan is on foot to publish Francis Baily's travels in America. Hopes JH will allow his life of Baily to be included. Monument to Richard Sheepshanks is under consideration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.160
Summary:

Comments on Francis Baily's travel writings and on Richard Sheepshanks's epitaph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7036

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.275
Summary:

Was pleased to see his signature again and to hear that he is in good spirits. He will turn into a chemist. Will send him a proof of his article and appendices upon Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7037

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.276
Summary:

Thinks of putting JH's notes at the end of the life [of Francis Baily].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7038

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[5 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.162
Summary:

On AD's note on Richard Sheepshanks's writing on the standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7039

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.277
Summary:

JH's handwriting is improving, which shows he is on the mend. Does not propose to show the failure of the scale. Quotes an error in his Latin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7040

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.278
Summary:

Submitting a vote for JH's comment. Quotes various points of Latin grammar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7041

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[12 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.163
Summary:

On proper and bad Latin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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