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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.182
Summary:

As JH has tried many varnishes he wonders if he has ever tried shellac. Has tried it on specimens of brass. Many thanks for his invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.184
Summary:

His letter was a great encouragement and pleasure. Comments on his own and JH's experiments with light and magnetism. Contemplates a further series of experiments but requests JH not to mention it. Is at Brighton for a rest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.186 & 22.262
Summary:

Has received his letter and suggestions for the experiment. Has ordered the glass from Newman. Is very busy so may not be able to carry out the experiment for a week or more. JH must keep the results secret for the time being.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.187
Summary:

Has procured some glass rod fit for the experiment. Comments on the results. [Robert] Hunt has been working on crystallization and magnets and has told him of JH's interest. Grieves to hear of his illness. His paper in JH's hands will be left for the time being until he has more time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.188
Summary:

Has a sufficient quantity of heavy glass at his disposal and offers some to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.189
Summary:

Will be showing some experiments in the laboratory next Monday to G. B. Airy, François Marcet, and a few others; JH would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.37; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Congratulates Margaret Brodie Herschel for her part in it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.190
Summary:

Leopold Gmelin's Handbuch der Chemie contains all JH requires. If he does not have access to it will send it to the R.S.L. for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project