From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[26 April 1850]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:478
Summary:
A Mr. Patton has applied for a position as astronomer. Is he 'conversant with practical observing'?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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A Mr. Patton has applied for a position as astronomer. Is he 'conversant with practical observing'?
Expresses deep sorrow upon hearing of death of WH's sister [Eliza Hamilton]. Is anxious to see WH's finished work on quaternions. Hopes WH has made it clear and simple.
Eloquently, metaphorically congratulates WH on finally publishing Lectures on Quaternions.
Again admires WH's quaternions but begs that WH make them more accessible. Suggests book with rules clearly stated and examples relating them to ordinary problems.
Reports favorably on sections of WH's book [Elements of Quaternions] that JH read. Predicts its importance and wide circulation. Is too busy to read more now.