From:
J[ames] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 February [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.26
Summary:
Expressing appreciation of JH's book on philosophy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Expressing appreciation of JH's book on philosophy.
Received JH's 'Fourth Series of Observations...' [1831] on double stars. Donated it to College library.
Requests the return of his manuscript paper on double stars so that he may prepare his presentation to the next meeting of the Astronomical Society.
Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.
Comments on proposed heat experiments of [James] Hall.