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From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.183
Summary:

Has a book on physiology in preparation and would like to dedicate it to JH in recognition of the help he has received from his works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.184
Summary:

Sending his work for perusal. Draws his attention to the new advances in the treatment of physiology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.185
Summary:

Sending copies of the reviews of his work, which has been attacked in some quarters. Would like JH's views on two of the chapters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.186
Summary:

Would like JH to write a review of his recent book for the Quarterly Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Benjamin Carpenter
Date:
[2 February 1842]
Source of text:
WT 67597.2
Summary:

Declines to review WC's recent work, and then JH justifies his position for the rest of the letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.187
Summary:

Has been working on the structure of mother of pearl and has come to different conclusions than those of JH. Would be pleased if he could send a sample to him to investigate further.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.188
Summary:

Would like JH's opinion on an article in the R.S.P.T. Has had good reports of his own physiological works. New editions are forthcoming and he will send them to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.189
Summary:

Sending a copy of the 3rd edition of his treatise [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology]. Points out differences in the editions and draws attention to some novelties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Benjamin Carpenter
Date:
[30 May 1851]
Source of text:
WT 67597.5
Summary:

Thanks WC for the work he has completed on JH's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.190
Summary:

Is considering becoming a candidate for the position of Registrar at London University and would welcome support from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.191
Summary:

Application for the position of Registrar at [London] University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.192
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's support for his application as Registrar. Encloses a copy of his application. Gives details of a binocular microscope he has received from Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.193
Summary:

Was elected yesterday to the Registrarship of London University, and thanks JH for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.194
Summary:

Would like his views on binocular vision. Regarding David Brewster's theories on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Benjamin Carpenter
Date:
[23 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.195 & 23.247
Summary:

Has not read article on binocular vision. Gives his views on this subject. Sends a copy of a paper he read at Leeds on visual impressions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Benjamin Carpenter
Date:
[24 January 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.196 & 24.247
Summary:

Thanks for his report on dredging operations. Comments on the findings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.197
Summary:

Thanks for his kind letter. Is surprised that the formation of flint attracted him. Comments on this and similar matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.198
Summary:

Is glad he is reconsidering the question of temperature. Regarding the deep sea thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.199
Summary:

Hopes that he found the report of the Porcupine Expedition worth his consideration. Sends a paper in which he examines the question of the Gulf Stream.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Benjamin Carpenter
Date:
[19 April 1871]
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

Discusses WC's ideas on the causes of oceanic circulation. Notes that wind currents are easier to study than water currents. Glad WC got his specimens of Mediterranean water.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project