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Herschel997

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[18 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.9
Summary:

About the sad state of the R.S.L. under the presidency of Davies Gilbert, and what is to be done to improve it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9486

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.231
Summary:

JH's paper was read at the Geological Society and received great approbation; it will be printed in the Proceedings or Transactions. Was unable to be present as Mrs. Fitton gave birth to a son. Sorry state of the R.S.L. affairs. Intends to have nothing to do with the R.S.L. at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8610

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[27 December 1830]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Sending two copies of JH's Prelim. Discourse; keep one and pass one to Charles Babbage. JH tried to cancel the motto for the book but it was too late.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8608

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[21 September 1831]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Is sending sketches, etc., from his field book made while visiting the Isle of Wight. Disagrees with some of WF's representations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9488

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.233
Summary:

Comments on some of JH's geological papers. Has received a paper on Yorkshire geology from R. I. Murchison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9487

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.232
Summary:

Has not received an invitation from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for his soiree nor been introduced to him. Charles Babbage has likewise had no invitation. JH's case is different.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9489

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

Herschel9498

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.243
Summary:

Regarding a successor to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) at the R.S.L. Is glad JH intends to devote his time to scientific labor. Pleased to hear his book meets with JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9490

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.235
Summary:

Wondered what JH intended doing about the Presidency of the R.S.L. until he heard from Francis Baily that JH would not accept the offer to become a candidate. Has to review Charles Lyell's book on geology, which has been dedicated to himself. Where does he intend to settle down? Has he seen H. D. de Blainville's paper in the Comptes rendus?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9491

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.236
Summary:

Intends that his second son shall enter business and would like him to study in Hanover. Can JH recommend any person with which he can place him. Went to Boulogne with some members of the Geological Society to meet French geologists. Quite a successful meeting, though the French Geologists are split into two opposing factions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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