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Herschel8114

From:
John James Waterston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.380
Summary:

Several journals rejected JW's paper on theory of gases. Hopes JH might read it at next B.A.A.S. meeting. Outlines theory of heat based on motion and conservation of vis viva.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John James Waterston
Date:
[3 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.381 (C: 22.278)
Summary:

Not surprised that scientific journals decline simple mechanical explanation of heat based on principle of conservation of vis viva. Admits that it has advocates, but JH has no time to devote to it. [JH's annotation: Not sent. Waterston gave no address but 'London'.]

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John Herschel Project
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Faraday3715

From:
John James Waterston
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
20 January 1860
Source of text:
IET MS SC 2
Summary:

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Contributor:
Faraday Project
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