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Herschel943

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[2] January 1865
Source of text:
JHS 6.59
Summary:

Discusses at length the means of calculating the mean daily rainfall in India, and comments on son John's work in geodesy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel896

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[9 January 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 5.16
Summary:

Works out the derivation for a mathematical problem, and JH suggests that son John should use this derivation in his paper; it is christening day for William, son of John's sister Caroline. [Also included is a one page letter of family news from sister Julia.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[1 April 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.58
Summary:

Most of the letter is devoted to a mathematical derivation to show that part of son John's work on errors in geodetic observations is in error; however, part is highly praised by JH. Remainder of letter is clearly intended as a morale booster for John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel982

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[29 October 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.57
Summary:

A 'pep talk' from father to son on the occasion of son John's birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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