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Herschel5802

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.272 (C: RS:HS 25.13.17)
Summary:

Sends an abstract of his paper on observations relating to the practical construction of telescopes [JH's 'Practical Rules,' 1822]. Would like 25 copies for distribution. His recent experiments with polarized light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5781

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[17 February 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.161
Summary:

Some comments on sun spots based on William Herschel's ideas; considering a collection of William Herschel's writings but publishers not interested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5782

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[23 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.164
Summary:

Forwarding to DB, through Hans Christian Oersted, a paper on caloric by Marc Seguin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5783

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[29 November 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.169
Summary:

Some comments on observations by Continental observers; matters related to sending books and papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8187

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[2 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.4
Summary:

Vol. 6 and 7 of F. W. Bessel's observations. Did DB receive JH's paper?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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