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From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Edward William Brayley
Date:
2 March 1852
Source of text:
RI MS F1 D09
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Being able to conclude only that J. B. Biot was wrong in his conclusion, RP cannot make computation (per JH's request) about heliacal rising himself. Has applied to G. B. Airy to do it. Expresses difficulty in attaining accuracy about any ancient author's recording of a rising.
On the importance of record keeping in the Mint to attest to the labor and talent of those working there.
Sends home son Alexander's school report, and includes some news items of relatives and friends.
Louisa's studies and her tutors. Wedding in which Louisa will take part. Activities and studies of daughters Caroline and Isabella in London. Lists book and papers to be sent to JH and MBH in London.