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Herschel9433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[9 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.183
Summary:

Has just seen mention of MF's latest experiments showing the connection of light and magnetism. Comments on these. Proves some of his own theories to be correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9434

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.184
Summary:

His letter was a great encouragement and pleasure. Comments on his own and JH's experiments with light and magnetism. Contemplates a further series of experiments but requests JH not to mention it. Is at Brighton for a rest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9435

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.185 & 22.261
Summary:

Sends details of an experiment he would like MF to carry out. Cannot do it himself as he has no suitable glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9436

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.186 & 22.262
Summary:

Has received his letter and suggestions for the experiment. Has ordered the glass from Newman. Is very busy so may not be able to carry out the experiment for a week or more. JH must keep the results secret for the time being.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9437

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.187
Summary:

Has procured some glass rod fit for the experiment. Comments on the results. [Robert] Hunt has been working on crystallization and magnets and has told him of JH's interest. Grieves to hear of his illness. His paper in JH's hands will be left for the time being until he has more time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9438

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[22 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.265
Summary:

Has opened the sealed paper MF sent, and JH is now returning it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9439

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.188
Summary:

Has a sufficient quantity of heavy glass at his disposal and offers some to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9440

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.189
Summary:

Will be showing some experiments in the laboratory next Monday to G. B. Airy, François Marcet, and a few others; JH would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7520

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.37; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Congratulates Margaret Brodie Herschel for her part in it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9441

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.190
Summary:

Leopold Gmelin's Handbuch der Chemie contains all JH requires. If he does not have access to it will send it to the R.S.L. for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9442

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.191
Summary:

Finds he made an error last night due to his bad memory. The Duke was asking for JH; hopes he met him after Richard Owen's discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9443

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.192
Summary:

Enclosing the tickets. Hopes the whiskey will be good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9444

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[12 March 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.102
Summary:

Thanks MF for sending a 'healing liquid.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9445

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.193
Summary:

No doubt he is aware of F. A. Nobert's work on glass. Has received from him a paper, which he intends communicating to the R.S.L. Thinks JH may like to see it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9446

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.194
Summary:

The accompanying book was addressed to MF but inscribed to JH, so he considers it belongs to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9447

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.195
Summary:

Did as JH wished with the papers. Is busy with magnetism and lines of force. Sends a couple of printings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9449

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.197
Summary:

Sending a letter he has received from [Rudolf?] Wolfe. Will send it to the R.S.L. or the R.A.S after JH has seen it, whichever he thinks best.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9450

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[10 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.127
Summary:

On the periodicity of sun spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9448

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.196
Summary:

Has not read up the different treatises on elementary chemistry but gives three authors: George Fowne, Thomas Graham, and W. T. Brande. Has sent [Rudolf?] Wolfe's letter to Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9451

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[24 July 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.336
Summary:

More on lacunae in JH's set of MF's writings [see JH's 1838-10-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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