From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.234
Summary:
Regrets the time that has elapsed since receiving JH's letter. Charles Babbage does not contemplate finishing his machine and is already planning another. Richard Jones appointed one of the Tithe Commissioners. News of the activities of Robert Brown, Francis Baily, Charles Lyell, William Buckland, J. W. Lubbock, and others. Railroads expanding in England. Many built and projected.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project