Extremely formal letter of greeting to JH while traveling in Switzerland. Ends with a long postscript describing a major Swiss monument in Lucerne.
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Extremely formal letter of greeting to JH while traveling in Switzerland. Ends with a long postscript describing a major Swiss monument in Lucerne.
Concerned about JH in his travels on Continent. Relieved to receive news from JH. William Herschel is in good health. Thomas Baldwin continues as before.
Comments on JH's European adventures. Death of MH's brother Thomas Baldwin. Mr. Grover of Eaton expects death of Mr. Vince soon. Mr. Langton is stabling JH's horse.
Should have received the Astronomical Yearbook. No news of its receipt or answers to letters of 12 May and 19 June. Observations which JH sent will appear in the 1824 Yearbook. Has not received the Nautical Almanac for 1821/2.
Laid up with gout. Thanks JH for proposing SY's eldest son [George] as member of taxonomical society. SY trying to gain captain's commission for son under Lord Melville [R. S. Dundas]. Describes crystal that SY cannot identify.