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From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.141
Summary:

Is pleased that JH has used Lady Callcott's account of the 1822 earthquake at Valparaiso. She was pained by the doubts of her accuracy by G. B. Greenough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.142
Summary:

Is grateful for his reply. Where can he find a statement of Isaac Newton regarding the relationship between colors and music?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.143
Summary:

Would be grateful if he would inform him where his paper on concert pitch is published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.144
Summary:

Is grateful for his article on musical scales. Queries regarding musical sounds. Has had to leave his old abode due to building operations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project