[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter contains a scathing review of the work of “Woodhead” which Tyndall describes as “perfect nonsense.” 3pp.
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20 July 1852
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
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Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter contains Tyndall’s recommendations for papers for Francis’ publication, comments on magnetic tables to be included and mentions a three day trip on an island. Sent from Queenwood College. 4pp
[25 July]
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis, explaining why he couldn’t see him while in town last. The letter also mentions a lecture by Sr. Edward Frankland, which he attended and thought of “favourably.” He also asks to be sent work by C. Daubeny. 4pp
July 1852
Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894.
Clausius, R. (Rudolf), 1822-1888.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. This letter mainly features Tyndall’s thoughts on the papers to be added to the next edition of the magazine. Contributors include Helmholtz, Bunsen, Knoblauch and Clausius. 3pp.
4 October 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. His letter mentions a paper by Richard Adie, which he recommends be given a prominent place in a future publication. He also sends his greetings to Francis’ father Mr. Taylor, who Francis is caring for in Sydenham. Sent from Queenwood College. 3pp.
11 October 1852
Peltier, J. C. A., 1785-1845.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall asks Francis to send him some writings which detail performances of Peltier’s experiments. He also mentions a request from Bence Jones to translate some of Liebig’s work and to deliver a “course of lectures” to the Royal Institute. Written from Queenwood College. 4pp.
17 October 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter mentions Rev. John Barlow, Secretary of the Royal Institute, organising for Tyndall to give a lecture in the coming February. 2pp.
1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions sending translations of works by Clausius, Bunsen and Helmholz. He also requests to be sent twelve prospectuses for the Scientific Memoir. 4pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, Tyndall says he has adopted Francis’ “plan” and has gotten “a boy” to write for him. As this is mentioned in the context of a printer, it is likely one of his papers. He also mentions his work on the Scientific Memoirs and praises the recent works of Helmholtz. 3pp.
[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall].
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, Tyndall agrees with Francis’ plans on various business matters. Testimonials are being sent in the post and those from Grove and Gladstone forthcoming. Sent from Queenwood College. 2pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. The letter contains comments on various papers including that of Tyndall’s, Helmholz and an extensive discussion of the work of a Reuben. The letter also includes Tyndall’s sympathies for the poor health of Francis’ father Richard Taylor. Sent from Queenwood College. 6pp.
10 November 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions sending translations of works by Clausius, Bunsen and Helmholz. He also requests to be sent some prospectuses for the Scientific Memoirs. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he discusses the editing of articles in the paper and translations he has done. He also recommends a paper by Ferdinand Reich for inclusion in the magazine as his “experiments.. interest every body.” 3pp.
15 Dec 1852
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. Contains editorial comments about various papers including those by Adie, Phillips and Reuben. 4pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. This letter contains some editors notes to be added to an article by Dove in the Philosophical Magazine 1852. 1pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter he mentions lecturing and travel to Manchester. He will send Francis a proof of the work of Elie Wartmann, the 1st paper of which was “used at the Society of Physics and Natural History.” 2pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall sends Francis an anonymous article by a ‘duBois’ alongside the work of Michael Donovan for inclusion in next month’s issue of the Philosophical Magazine. He also includes the details of an editor’s note to be inserted. 2pp.
January 1853
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. The main bulk of the letter contains Tyndall’s attempt to bolster Francis's spirit, who, in a previous letter stated he “was almost used up.” He encourages him to persevere and to have courage. He also mentions a paper by H.G. Magnus which he has sent to Bunce Jones for criticism. 4pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. He suggests H H de Sénarmont’s work from the Annales de Chimie 3 xxxiii 391 as a worthwhile addition to the Scientific Memoirs they are compiling. He offers to split the cost with Francis if he will have it translated. He also asks Francis to have a boy deliver an enclosed note to the Royal Society so he can borrow a copy of G. S. MacKenzie’s Travels in Iceland. He intends to have some of the drawings copied. 3pp.
March 1853
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In this short note, Tyndall asks Francis to look over the work sent alongside the letter and to return it with his thoughts “quickly”. He asks him particularly to check the punctuation and quality. 1pp.
Incomplete pages from a handwritten letter by John Tyndall, likely to William Francis. In this section, he mentions two lectures he will give in Romsey and Southampton on “optics illustrated by electric light.” He also mentions Dionysius Lardner and pities him for his “false step.” 2pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter, Tyndall expresses his concerns around the value placed on translations and the opinion around the magazine. He also apologises for the quality of the letter due to his “muddled head” but seems hopeful that his health is returning. 4pp.
26 June 1853
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter he calls F. M Scwerd’s Beugungserscheinungen a “splendid work.” He thinks it would be good to publish in English but it is very long with many plates. He says he will write to Challis and Baden Powell to check if it has already been published in English in any form. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Includes transcription of a letter he received in French from J.G.S Van Breda. Tyndall also mentions how his ill health is affecting his ability to work. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall complains at length about the ongoing works produced by Reuben Philips on a jet of steam. He also speaks about translating a work by Schwerd which he feels would be valuable to “English science” but is put off by the costs associated with printing the plates especially. He also shares his feelings on their continued work on the Scientific Memoirs. 10pp.
22 June 1853
Francis, William, 1817-1904
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to William Francis, dated 28 October 1853. Tyndall copied into the letter to Francis a letter he received the previous day (27 October 1853) from George Wynne, where Wynne expresses his regret at Tyndall’s failed application for a professorship at Galway College. 3pp.
28 October 1853
Stokes, George Gabriel, 1819-1903
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. He makes vague comments possibly to do with the inclusion of a paper by Alexander Adie, which he does not view favourably. 2pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In this letter Tyndall thanks him for his opinion on a reply he wrote to a paper by Alexander Adie. He claims it saved him from an “unintended mistake.” He goes on to share his opinion of Adie’s work and outlook but states that he doesn’t wish to speak badly of the man. He leaves it to Francis’ discretion whether or not to add the enclosed new reply into the magazine instead. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall asks for a copy of Lardener’s handbook of Natural Philosophy, chemicals and a prism to be acquired and sent to him. The letter contains a diagram and notes regarding the specification of the prism he wants made. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis.The letter seems to insinuate a debate between several parties including Debois, Adamson and Thomson regarding their opinions on a paper by “Gladstone.” 3pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In this short note, Tyndall asks Francis to send him a pamphlet regarding J. E Dent’s Aneroid Barometer. 1pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The contents of the letter detail Tyndall’s critical feedback on a physics paper written by a Dr (Thomas) Woods. He makes 7 points, referencing specific paragraphs that he does not agree with. He also critiques the spelling and grammar. In an addendum, he asks to be sent the address of Sir John Hershel. Sent from Queenwood College. 2pp extant.
15 October 1851
Portion of letter to unknown recipient (likely William Francis) from John Tyndall. In the letter Tyndall mentions the publishing of a prospectus and the suitability of an accompanying preface. He says he will write it but If the recipient needs it before Tyndall’s work “for Belfast” is complete, he suggests getting T.H. Huxley to write it instead. Contents written horizontally and vertically. 2pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall sends his “own pen copy” of paper by Sondhauss on the Refraction of Sound along with the note. 1pp.
[Thursday]
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr. William Francis. Tyndall asks Francis to enclose the contents of the letter with the magazines he distributes to various persons unnamed. 2pp.
27 February 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he makes several requests of Francis, including purchasing a copy of John Herschel’s paper on sound from the Encyclopedia Metropolitana for him. He also asks to be sent the address of “the younger Mr Brooke” (likely Charles Brooke) so he can send him some “magnetic substance.” He also mentions Schleiden’s “Plant” (1848) and his intention to acquire it. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions receiving a translated copy of H. G. Magnus’ work from Berlin and hopes to also receive one of Wiederman’s soon. He encloses a letter to be addressed to A. Henfrey and an invitation card to a lecture at “Finsbury Crew.” 3pp.
10 March 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall mentions his search for David Brewster’s “sky investigations” as part of his reading into Charles Whetstone’s polar clock invention. He also mentions the maker of the invention: Darker of Paradise Street, Lambeth. 3pp.
11 July 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Letter contains a discussion of translation work for the Scientific Memoirs and a proposal to share publication costs. Tyndall also mentions works by Sénarment, Bunsen and Wiedemann.
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