Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Congratulates Margaret Brodie Herschel for her part in it.
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Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Congratulates Margaret Brodie Herschel for her part in it.
As JH has tried many varnishes he wonders if he has ever tried shellac. Has tried it on specimens of brass. Many thanks for his invitation.
His letter was a great encouragement and pleasure. Comments on his own and JH's experiments with light and magnetism. Contemplates a further series of experiments but requests JH not to mention it. Is at Brighton for a rest.
Has received his letter and suggestions for the experiment. Has ordered the glass from Newman. Is very busy so may not be able to carry out the experiment for a week or more. JH must keep the results secret for the time being.
Has procured some glass rod fit for the experiment. Comments on the results. [Robert] Hunt has been working on crystallization and magnets and has told him of JH's interest. Grieves to hear of his illness. His paper in JH's hands will be left for the time being until he has more time.
Has a sufficient quantity of heavy glass at his disposal and offers some to JH.
Will be showing some experiments in the laboratory next Monday to G. B. Airy, François Marcet, and a few others; JH would be welcome.
Leopold Gmelin's Handbuch der Chemie contains all JH requires. If he does not have access to it will send it to the R.S.L. for him.