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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles William Pasley
Date:
[24 August 1846]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 41964.271
Summary:

The chemist C. F. Schönbein has invented a form of 'explosive cotton' and is looking for an opportunity to demonstrate it. JH is asking CP to help arrange matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.234
Summary:

Would like to see C. F. Schönbein's invention tried but has not the means to afford any assistance at the moment. Understands that Edward Sabine is to introduce Schönbein to the Master General of Ordnance, so he will be in good hands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.235
Summary:

Thanks for the letter concerning William Mann; has no doubt now he will be appointed to Madras. Met Lady Herschel and Miss Herschel at Guthries. Is going to Burnsall or Hurst Green to see a mine exploded by CP's son. Wonders if JH would like to come and witness the explosion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.236
Summary:

Does not think JH will be interested in the exploding of the mine by CP's son. Gives details of the arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles William Pasley
Date:
[24 July 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0296; Reel 1054
Summary:

Reaffirms JH's earlier statement that complete conversion to decimal coinage would require twenty years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project