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KEMP62

From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
19 Dec 1846
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/42)
Summary:

Thanks for the observations WK has sent.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

Herschel4126

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.226
Summary:

Describes conditions and instruments at Edinburgh Observatory. Observatory assistant Alexander Wallace works on reduction of Thomas Henderson's transit observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4127

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.227
Summary:

Thanks JH for spotting error in a publication about the Edinburgh Observatory. Discusses 'the planet that is expected to be found beyond Uranus.' Asks JH to help him send astronomical news to Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4270

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.108
Summary:

Congratulates JH and Margaret Herschel on birth of a daughter [Francisca?]. Asks JH's opinion of the ideas of 'lines of force' and 'lateral shakes.' Conducts a force experiment with J. P. Gassiot.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5538

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.28
Summary:

Hopes that he will accept the accompanying pamphlet. Would like to make his acquaintance at some future date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5539

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.29
Summary:

Thanks for his letter and friendly sentiments. Hopes to meet him at Southampton, though there are difficulties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1821

From:
Charles Wheatstone
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
17 January 1846
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel7950

From:
Charles Wheatstone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.151
Summary:

Gives JH directions to Kew Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12377

From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.234
Summary:

Would like to see C. F. Schönbein's invention tried but has not the means to afford any assistance at the moment. Understands that Edward Sabine is to introduce Schönbein to the Master General of Ordnance, so he will be in good hands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1880

From:
Charles-Nicolas-Alexandre Haldat Du Lys
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
26 May 1846
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel2502

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.363
Summary:

Will call at Collingwood. Wants to show JH some experiments and asks JH to have phosphorous and starch ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2497

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.358
Summary:

Discovered an agent that renders his paper tough and waterproof. Sends sample for JH's inspection. Treated paper is highly explosive and can discharge a gun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2498

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.359
Summary:

Discusses his explosive matter [see CS's 1846-3-24], which can discharge rifles and cannons. Four ounces of his gun cotton demolished an old tower in town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2503

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846-8-8 or later?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.364
Summary:

In London to demonstrate gun cotton. Wants JH to mention his name to influential members of government. Promises JH will be surprised at its 'wonderful effects.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2499

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.360
Summary:

Thanks JH for kind letter. Asks JH to write letters of introduction to various people. Thinks [Roderick] Murchison will give good advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2500

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.361
Summary:

Thanks JH for interest in his gun cotton. Will demonstrate its use next week. Includes list of items he will need to perform experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1831

From:
Christian Friedrich Schoenbein
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
27 February 1846
Source of text:
UB MS NS 374
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1844

From:
Christian Friedrich Schoenbein
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
18 March 1846
Source of text:
UB MS NS 376
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1847

From:
Christian Friedrich Schoenbein
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
23 March 1846
Source of text:
UB MS NS 377
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1849

From:
Christian Friedrich Schoenbein
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
24 March 1846
Source of text:
UB MS NS 378
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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