Matilda becomes weaker and weaker [letter completed 1835-3-10].
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Matilda becomes weaker and weaker [letter completed 1835-3-10].
Expects an occultation of Jupiter this evening. Hopes JH enjoyed the fine cool breeze of last evening. Another English vessel reported. N.S. Wales acacias are showing signs of ambition.
Readings for the occultation of Jupiter.
Wind is likely to be higher in the evening. Would like JH's views on the effect that the motion of the center of the mural circle has on the readings of the microscopes. Wind was too high last night to observe Zeta Octantes.
Urging JH to recommend the services of Lieut. James Bance to Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto).
Writes of geological work on terrain of Sicily.
Has placed £1000 at JH's disposal for whatever use JH and Lady Herschel see fit.
JH's last letter has given him great pleasure. Thanks for his hints about observations. The instruments at St. Helena Observatory. Payment of carriage on books sent abroad. Difficulties over the printing of the Cape observations. [François] Arago has sent him a paper on [John] Brinkley. Progress with the triangulation of the U.S.A.
Believes that the copies of the Nautical Almanac he sent him have gone astray. Is sending him the sheets of the Parramatta catalogue.
As MP for Cambridge, CL promises to extend influence of ministers of Church of England and uphold privileges of University. Asks for JH's confidence.