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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.255 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.8)
Summary:

Has not seen the letter in the Herald about the possibility of himself standing for the presidency of the R.S.L. Raises six queries regarding manufactures and other scientific facts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.256
Summary:

Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project