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Herschel5076

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1814]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.25
Summary:

Their 'Analytical' has not been reviewed in the Edinburgh Review. Has married. Looking out for a situation. Gives an equation dealing with relative functions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5078

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1814-8
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.27
Summary:

Sends equations in operational calculus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12623

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 August 1814]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0048; Reel 1054
Summary:

Feigned reproach for CB's return to 'the Analytics.' Inquires about CB's 'Devonshire Ghost at Chudleigh.' Results of JH's chemistry experiments. Derides scientists who promote theory of 'akasch' as the one and only form of matter. Met Alexander Marcet in Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5077

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 August 1814]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.26 (C: RS:HS 20.17)
Summary:

Comments on the equation sent by CB. Has been experimenting with potassium.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5079

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[7 August 1814]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.28 (C: RS:HS 20.18)
Summary:

Regarding CB's marriage. Possibility of a suitable situation for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5080

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1814]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.29
Summary:

Temper and stinginess of CB's father. Seeking job in mining through Mr. Champernowne, local mineralogist. Describes CB's elopement, marriage by former tutor, and new residence. Considered career in Church when CB had prospect of inheriting fortune from CB's father, but that is no longer possible. Gives an equation for discussion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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