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Herschel6080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[26 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.207 (C: RS:HS 25.8.37)
Summary:

Has received the maps from John Arrowsmith and sends a blank check for FB to fill in correct amount to pay the bill. Is unable to attend the Standard Commission meeting. Hopes FB can visit him in the summer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel533

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 May 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.323
Summary:

Believes no error should be legally tolerated [see GA's 1841-5-24] in selling goods; thus the seller always provides a trifle over the due quantity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3315

From:
James Joseph Sylvester
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.160
Summary:

Sends paper on 'elimination.' Requests recommendation from JH for professorship of mathematics at University of Virginia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6884

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[31 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.86
Summary:

Thanks AD for his theorems; comments on the value of such abstract speculations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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