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From:
Charles May
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.313
Summary:

Recently came across some instructions JH had drawn up for persons who are color blind. Sends a note explaining the work of William Pole on this same subject. Has left the manufactory at Ipswich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles May
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.314
Summary:

Sends a small fragment chipped from the second great bell. Comments on the metal of the bell and the causes of the cracks. Unable to attend the R.S.L. dinner tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles May
Date:
[5 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.315 & 23.291
Summary:

Thanks for the fragment of poor [Ben?]. Comments on this and the composition of the metal of bells.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project