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Herschel6561

From:
William Crookes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.305
Summary:

Sending a copy of the Photographic News in which an extract from JH's speech at the B.A.A.S. appears. Would like further details of JH's theories regarding the chemistry of photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6562

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Crookes
Date:
[10 October 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.242
Summary:

Comments on various specimen photographic papers JH is sending; JH believes he has isolated a metal he wants to call 'Junonium.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Crookes
Date:
[13 October 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.306
Summary:

Has just returned home and found the Photographic News and the queries regarding chemical experiments and photography. Gives details, but regrets he has not published much on it yet as he is still experimenting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6564

From:
William Crookes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.307
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Will insert the information in a forthcoming issue of the Photographic News. Awaits with interest news of the new metals discovered by JH. Would like a small quantity of Junoniate of soda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6565

From:
William Crookes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.308
Summary:

Letter and bottle of solution arrived safely. His latest photographic experiments. Is pleased to hear that JH approves of his efforts to chronicle photographic experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7683

From:
William Crookes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1858]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.4; Reel 10
Summary:

Invites remarks from JH. Except for W. H. F. Talbot's 'new discovery,' the subject of copying paintings draws the most attention from readers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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