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From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.169
Summary:

Hopes to draw up 'a comparative view of the chemical and mineralogical classification of fossils....' Asks JH's view of J. J. Berzelius's system of chemical notation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.170
Summary:

Pleased to learn that they share the same view of the reform of chemical nomenclature. Discusses various professorships at Cambridge and the question of who should head the R.S.L. Praises Richard Jones's ideas in political economy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.171
Summary:

Asks JH for efforts on behalf of [William] Ritchie. Urges JH to apply for vacant Lucasian professorship. This failing, hopes Charles Babbage will be a candidate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project