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From:
Humphry Davy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.39
Summary:

Returning sincere thanks for the memorial inscribed with the name of JH's illustrious father. It rests with JH and his companions how posterity will judge the present age.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1242

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphry Davy
Date:
[23 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.5
Summary:

Is not able to accede to HD's suggestion that JH interview J. G. Children. JH now feels that given HD's views, JH must withdraw Charles Babbage's name from nomination for secretary of the R.S.L.

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John Herschel Project
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