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Herschel9075

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.181
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of Richard Jones's new book [Essay on the Distribution of Wealth]. Congratulates JH on the publication of his new book [Prelim. Discourse].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9078

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.182
Summary:

Returns the collection of optical writings that JH had sent. Comments on the controversy over the nature of light. Criticizes paper by Richard Potter attacking JH and other wave theorists of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-181

From:
William Whewell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 August 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 221
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel9079

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.183
Summary:

Comments negatively on whether photonomy is a proper name for the study of light. Has suggested that the B.A.A.S. invite eminent scientists to survey their specialties. Discusses whether B.A.A.S. should meet at Cambridge. Has published his review of JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE634

From:
William Whewell
To:
William Somerville
Date:
2 Dec 1831
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 168, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE636

From:
William Whewell
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
5 Jun 1832
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 172, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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HENSLOW-962

From:
William Whewell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
30 July 1832
Source of text:
Science Museum MS 1100
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel9081

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0564
Summary:

Sends JH a report by Mrs. Thomas Malthus on experiments relating to vision. Mentions T. Malthus's views of books on political economy by Thomas Chalmers and Richard Jones. Praises T. Malthus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9082

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0565
Summary:

Is sending JH some writings by Mr. (Mrs.?) Thomas Malthus on idiotic people and a book by WW [Astronomy and General Physics]. Mentions Richard Jones. Asks whether WW has seen 'the comet.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE639

From:
William Whewell
To:
William Somerville
Date:
1833
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 177, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel9083

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.184
Summary:

Comments on the optical experiments with 'Mr [Thomas] Malthus's eyes.' Reports that Richard Jones has received a professorship at King's College. Mentions WW's intention to investigate tides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9084

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.185
Summary:

Sending JH various publications. Reports that Richard Jones is giving his introductory letter. Congratulates JH on birth of an 'experimental philosopher' [JH's son William James].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0651

From:
William Whewell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
2 April 1833
Source of text:
TCC MS 0.15.49, f.46
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

SOMERVILLE637

From:
William Whewell
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
3 Apr 1833
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 174, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE638

From:
William Whewell
To:
William Somerville
Date:
4 Jul 1833
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 176, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE640

From:
William Whewell
To:
William Somerville
Date:
22 Nov 1833
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 178, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE641

From:
William Whewell
To:
William Somerville
Date:
22 Nov 1833
Source of text:
MSW 2 / 179, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Faraday0713

From:
William Whewell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
25 April 1834
Source of text:
TCC MS O.15.49, f.47
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday0716

From:
William Whewell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
5 May 1834
Source of text:
TCC MS O.15.49, f.48
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday0717

From:
William Whewell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
6 May 1834
Source of text:
RI MS F1 H70
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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