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From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826-11-23 or earli
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.13
Summary:

Has heard a report that [Humphry] D[avy] is not prepared to nominate Charles Babbage and that D[avy] would be glad if J. G. Children would become Secretary of the R.S.L. Nonetheless, WF hopes that Davy will change his mind.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.241
Summary:

Regarding the affairs of the R.S.L. and JH's intentions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.225
Summary:

Has written to Charles Babbage to express sympathy on the death of his wife, but fears there is not much can be done for him. Has given up the Dorset operations. Comments on JH's theory of sulphurate of iron. May be one of his neighbors soon as he has been offered a residence at Beaconsfield.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.226
Summary:

Is having some of JH's friends to dinner and would be pleased if he would join them. Affairs of the Geological Society. Has notice from Capt. P. P. King with specimens from the Straits of Magellan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.227
Summary:

Regarding the suitable persons for the Observatories of Greenwich and Cambridge, is JH interested? Has been discussing R.S.L. Council matters with W. H. Wollaston.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
14 May [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.53
Summary:

Accepts invitation to WF's party on 19th, but will miss reading of Adam Sedgwick's and R. I. Murchison's paper. Chemical composition of 'Fish limestone.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[8 July 1828]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Discusses atmospheric refraction, Francis Bacon's distinction between argument and testimony, and the manner in which the Board of Longitude was dissolved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.228
Summary:

Regarding a suitable book on the Isle of Wight. Regarding Dionysius Lardner and his projected Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Urges JH not to reject idea until he has made further inquiries. Affairs of the Board of Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.229
Summary:

Regarding the projected Cabinet Cyclopaedia and its authors. State of Ireland in 1828. Feels hard against the Saxons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.230
Summary:

Hopes the Herschels are well. Is worried about the state of Charles Babbage's engine. Thinks an approach should be made to Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project