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From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.161
Summary:

Urges JH to come to Brighton and then to return with him to Cambridge; stresses that both he and Richard Jones are anxious to talk with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.162
Summary:

Discusses regions of the Alps and sends sketch of Monte Rosa. Informs JH of a brilliant student, G. B. Airy, who is constructing a calculating machine. Condolences on the death of William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[11 November 1822]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2077 (C: RS:HS 20.155)
Summary:

Thanks WW for drawing of Monte Rosa. Comments on a recent political election.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1822-12]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2076 (C: RS:HS 20.157)
Summary:

Gives advice on WW's planned trip to Europe. Asks WW to contact various scientists there on JH's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project