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From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.195
Summary:

Asks where AQ can procure best instruments in England. Desires to view the interiors of English observatories. Wishes to have [Alexis] Bouvard, who is in need of a change of scene after [P. S.] Laplace's death, accompany him. Sees translations of English scientific works, especially JH's, as a desirable project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.196
Summary:

Has missed seeing JH, who must be in the countryside with [Charles] Babbage. Hopes to see JH and ask advice for observatory at Brussels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
William Somerville
Date:
26 Sep 1827
Source of text:
MSQ 1 / 1, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.197
Summary:

Thanks JH for letter. Regrets having missed possibility of seeing JH while in England. Asks JH to convince [Charles] Babbage to pass through Brussels instead of Rotterdam.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project