From:
E. L. B[?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 October [1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.2
Summary:
Family news.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Family news.
Has been carrying out a series of experiments with spiders immersed in acids and finds their bodies are not protected in any way. Has also been experimenting with elastic tissues to see if there is a change of temperature.