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Herschel3188

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[2 August 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Urges to send copies of [S. F.] Lacroix's work and École polytechnique journal. James Grahame is successfully studying law. Grahame's father is staying with JH and his presence makes JH 'better and wiser.' Has been thinking much. Hopes JW will check on printing of Memoirs of the Analytical Society. [Letter completed 1813-8-3.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3232

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[6 August 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Gives further instructions on sending books [see JH's 1813-8-2]. Comments on 'refractory' nature of religious thought. Is not in love, but teases JW about frequent visits to Thackerays. Recounts current heavy involvement in music, asking [Thomas?] Greenwood for help with harmonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5066

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 August 1813]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.17 (C: RS:HS 20.11)
Summary:

Has been to London and procured the books mentioned by CB. Mentions differential equations of P. S. Laplace. Regarding some of CB's theorems. Problem of law of chance. Printing of his memoir.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3176

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[16 August 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Asks to JW to check on books apparently sent [see JH's 1813-8-2 & 1813-8-6], which have not yet arrived.

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John Herschel Project
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