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Herschel5488

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.389 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Has sent to India House to find out if William Mann has been appointed to Madras. Thomas Maclear's views on a new assistant. Unable to get a copy of Mr. Collet's Trigonometrical tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4398

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Venn
Date:
[2 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.461c
Summary:

Lists difficulties with the [Isaac] Pitman phonetic system for writing Oriental languages in the Roman alphabet. Problems include inaccurate vowel usage. Suggests a revised system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2937

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Venn[?]
Date:
[2 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.461b (C: RS:HS 23.33)
Summary:

Responds to a letter received long ago concerning sounds. Is convinced that a 'new printed and written character' is needed. Suggests consulting Pitman's phonotype system. Believes joint use of Roman, italic, and Greek characters would create a more complete system. Stresses that he is willing to correspond, but is unable to meet in person.

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John Herschel Project
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