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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[30 January 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20795 (C: RS:HS 23.218)
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. business and asks for WW's views on some magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 June 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20794 (C: RS:HS 23.233)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on his planned marriage to Lady Affleck. Forwards some letters from Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[20 July 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-5077
Summary:

Forwards magnetic materials written by George Peacock. Hopes to meet with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[15 September 1858]
Source of text:
WT 66602
Summary:

Is trying to arrange a magnetic conference during the first few days of other meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 October 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20796 (C: RS:HS 23.244)
Summary:

Discusses various arrangements of the chemical elements, including those of [J. P.] Cooke and [John] Mercer. Asks WW about capillary action.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20797 (C: RS:HS 23.250)
Summary:

Thanks for WW's views on capillary action. Asks for facts about George Peacock on whom JH was writing an obituary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project