Search: Herschel, John in correspondent 
1830-1839::1830 in date 
Babbage, Charles in author 
Sorted by:

Showing 1–6 of 6 items

Herschel5299

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.244
Summary:

Latest news of his machine. His book is going to press in 10 days. Would like proofsheet of last sheet of JH's 'Sound.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5301

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.246
Summary:

Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5302

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.247 (C: RS:HS 2.248)
Summary:

Regarding his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young. His own book on the decline of science is in the press. Regarding the life and manners of Dr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5304

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.251
Summary:

Further remarks on Dr. Thomas Young and JH's projected biography. Has had a copy of a letter from J. F. Encke about an Astronomical Ephemeris for the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5306

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.253
Summary:

Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5309

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
Author
Addressee
Correspondent
Date
Document type
Contributor
Transcription available