From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.10
Summary:
Memoir is being printed. Gives some more strange theorems for JH's comments.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Memoir is being printed. Gives some more strange theorems for JH's comments.
Discovered JH was elected fellow. Reports vandalism at Trinity. Asks about [James] Grahame. Reports on Mr. Jephson's treatment of Charles Babbage.
Regarding his memoir: would like to see part of CB's notes.
Warmed by drink and society of 'charming' girls, JH is thinking of Whittaker, and advises him to study less. JH is enjoying reading more than did in school. Sends other news.
Is sending copy of part of the memoir requested by JH. Gives a further theorem for JH's consideration.
Law business is good; JG's intended desires to meet JH.