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Herschel6420

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.188
Summary:

Would like JH's opinion on an article in the R.S.P.T. Has had good reports of his own physiological works. New editions are forthcoming and he will send them to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6421

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.189
Summary:

Sending a copy of the 3rd edition of his treatise [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology]. Points out differences in the editions and draws attention to some novelties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001571

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Robert Dunn
Date:
27 July 1854
Source of text:
MM/21/5, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001572

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Robert Dunn
Date:
15 May 1855
Source of text:
MM/21/6, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel6422

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.190
Summary:

Is considering becoming a candidate for the position of Registrar at London University and would welcome support from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6423

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.191
Summary:

Application for the position of Registrar at [London] University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6424

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.192
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's support for his application as Registrar. Encloses a copy of his application. Gives details of a binocular microscope he has received from Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6425

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.193
Summary:

Was elected yesterday to the Registrarship of London University, and thanks JH for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday3444

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
21 May 1858
Source of text:
RI MS Conybeare Album, f.23
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

RS-MM-001573

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Robert Dunn
Date:
5 August 1858
Source of text:
MM/21/7, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel6426

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.194
Summary:

Would like his views on binocular vision. Regarding David Brewster's theories on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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