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Will JH add his signature to the slip to add to the memorial to prevent the Natural History collections being removed from the British Museum.
Sending details of his idea for a new projection of the sphere. If printed will need the maps re-engraved.
Thanks for his memoir on the projection of the sphere; it will be read at their meeting after next Monday. Up to their necks in the Yang-ste-kiang.
Thanks for the memoir on his ingenious projection. Now sends a short theoretical view of Robert Stephenson on the astronomical reasons for fossil plants in the Arctic regions. Would like JH's comments.
Comments on Robert Stephenson's theory regarding the presence of fossil plants in Arctic regions and on possible astronomical causes of such fossilization; gives some of his own theories.
Sending the syllabus of the Government School of Mines, which should give JH all the information. Will be pleased to see him at the Museum if he has any further queries.
Thanks for clarifications on grant comments [see JH's 1850-3-14]. JH's work is plentiful and time is short, so wishes not to undertake public projects, like working on R.S.L. grant committee. Received RM's enclosure regarding Russian Academy. Has heard nothing about medal committee.
Proposes priorities for allocating £1000 granted to R.S.L. by government. Disagrees with RM and Edward Sabine; R.S.L. should not assume responsibility for observatory or any other permanent institution.
Interested in RM's statements on various subjects, including gold diggings and the 'declension of California Produce.'[?]
Describes proceedings of government aid distribution committee meeting. JH's letter was so well-received JH was elected committee member. Asks JH to write example-illustrated report of resolutions and to be committee's orator.
Discusses JH's resolution regarding distribution of government grants, which Committee adopted but R.S.L. Council opposed. Relays in great detail proceedings and decisions of meeting.