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Herschel3376

From:
James Syme
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.253
Summary:

Discusses several causes of light disturbing aim in rifle-shooting. Hopes JH will be able to enlighten JS and others on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #43
Summary:

Has received packet mentioned in 1865-8-14. Lists works received. Gives lengthy explanation of the error made in the target example. Asks AQ to append a note, stating that JH is aware of the fallacious answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.119
Summary:

About old friends, alive or dead; comments on a puzzle in probability; returns to JH's old haunts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3551

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lady Helen Bayley Hamilton
Date:
[14?] September 1865
Source of text:
TCD 7762-72:1684
Summary:

Expresses condolences on death of William Hamilton, mentioning his work and character.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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