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From:
John Robison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.383
Summary:

Describes experiment of [Walter] Trevelyan with heated metals and lead, which produced a variety of sounds. New experiment will be described in [David] Brewster's journal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Robison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.384
Summary:

Mentions earlier letter [RS:HS 14.383]. Discusses proposed meeting of the Cultivators of Science, which would occur that summer. Asks if JH would be interested in attending.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Robison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.385
Summary:

Sends extracts of solar spots observations by [E.] Capocci. JR will be in London on his way to Paris. Asks if JH would like to accompany him to an exposition.

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John Herschel Project
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