From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.259
Summary:
Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project