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Herschel4210

From:
Isaac Todhunter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.353
Summary:

Printing History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability. Inquires about a probability calculation of Wilhelm Struve's in JH's Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4608

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isaac Todhunter
Date:
[7 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.37
Summary:

Unable to find the calculation of Wilhelm Struve about which IT inquired. Will investigate the matter further.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4129

From:
Isaac Todhunter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.354
Summary:

Asks again about Wilhelm Struve calculation in Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isaac Todhunter
Date:
[18 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.54
Summary:

Cannot find the source of supposed Wilhelm Struve probability calculation; believes he has made a mistake. Regrets the error was not noticed in time to correct the seventh edition of Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4592

From:
Isaac Todhunter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.355
Summary:

Thanks JH for looking into the Wilhelm Struve probability calculation; makes note of the change in his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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