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Herschel5134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.83 (C: RS:HS 20.47)
Summary:

Has been trying his hand at functions; quotes some. Hopes to visit him at Torquay. Push on with the supplement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12286

From:
George Henry Noehden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.142
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's assistance regarding the Persepolitan writing. G. C. Renouard's communication appears to be conclusive. Hopes he can convey the information to the Royal Society of Göttingen. Would like a copy of the whole inscription if this is not imposing too much.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5135

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.84
Summary:

Is glad to hear he will be visiting Torquay. Regarding mathematical functions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12396

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.253
Summary:

Regrets delay in answering letter, but is setting to work and hopes to send part of his manuscript on curves in a few days. Has spoken to Smith (the printer). [Richard?] Harraden is immovable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9949

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.282
Summary:

Family news, and the sad state of current poetry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5758

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[8 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.48
Summary:

Sends one mathematical article on isoperimetrical problems and asks to write the article on variations as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5136

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1817-8-18 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.85
Summary:

Regarding the calculus of derivations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8660

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Galt
Date:
[28 August 1817]
Source of text:
National Archives of Canada
Summary:

Discusses plans for an edition of the mathematical writings of the late William Spence, to be edited by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9685

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.35
Summary:

Has passed JH's communication to Mrs. [William] Spence, who desires that publication may proceed as quickly as possible. Would he decide on a publisher. Will write biographical details himself. Would JH give him details of title page and contents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9686

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.36
Summary:

Has received JH's letter to which he will reply fully later. Sends some more manuscripts he has received from Mrs. [William] Spence. Also encloses a copy of the unfinished essay of which only 80 copies have been printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5137

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[3 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.86 (C: RS:HS 20.49)
Summary:

Regarding his projected supplement. Calculus of deviations. Naming of periodical functions. [John?] Spence's manuscript.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13406

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[7 October 1817]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0638; Reel 1089
Summary:

Poses mathematical problems for 'polar equations of conic sections.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9950

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.283
Summary:

On horse back riding, the law, and the birth of a daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8661

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Galt
Date:
[15 October 1817]
Source of text:
National Archives of Canada
Summary:

Discusses editorial actions taken by JH in editing mathematical manuscripts of William Spence, including materials recently sent to JH by JG.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5138

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.87
Summary:

Hopes to visit him in a few days. Regarding the calculus of derivations. Periodic functions. Is taking up mineralogy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7815

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Wallace
Date:
22] October [1817
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.50
Summary:

Invites WW and [Thomas] Leybourn to join JH for dinner while Charles Babbage is visiting JH at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9687

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.37
Summary:

Has sent JH's continuation of William Spence's 'Outlines' to press without any alteration. Gives the scheme adopted for the makeup of the volume. Hopes JH agrees; if not write at once as he is leaving London for some time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7816

From:
William Wallace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.22
Summary:

Accepts invitation to visit Slough and meet Charles Babbage. [Thomas] Leybourn may accompany WW. Seeking area of conic sections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9688

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.38
Summary:

Book will be arranged according to JH's wishes. Underwoods are to be the publishers. Is pleased JH has found signs of greatness in William Spence's works. Hopes JH will show this in his biographical introduction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14595

From:
Susan White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1817-11
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0580.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Enjoyed 'good dancing account' of JH from Sophy [Sophia Baldwin?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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