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Talbot, William Henry Fox in correspondent 
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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[5 July 1841]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/33 (draft: RS:HS 17.309b & C: RS:HS 22.91)
Summary:

Explains the operation of the Council of the R.S.L. and hopes that WT will treat their unintended slight as a 'gaucherie'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
1841-7-25 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.310b (C: RS:HS 22.92)
Summary:

Expresses reservations about Samuel Brown's work. Apologizes for delay in trying calotype; has done only some vegetable substance trials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project