Robert Woodhouse has died and if JH intends applying for the position at Cambridge, he should lose no time in making his application.
Robert Woodhouse has died and if JH intends applying for the position at Cambridge, he should lose no time in making his application.
Her mother has died and she would like him to use his influence at the R.S.L. to raise a subscription for the benefit of her and her brothers and sisters.
Is grateful for his letter and also the address to the Astronomical Society. Comments on his own paper on satellites.
Is in financial difficulties and would appreciate £80.
Encloses draft. On the point of leaving College for Staplehurst, where he will be pleased to see JH whenever he is in the neighborhood.
Has arrived safely after a delightful voyage from England. Regrets JH was not with them. Will sail on to Fernando Po after a week with the transport. Will be writing soon to the Provost of Eton.
The valley has been swept with an inflammatory rheumatism. Is much pleased with [James] Graham[e?]'s history. Comments on his views. Who is to be the new president of JH's society? Hopes JH will visit him in the spring.
About observing comets, problems with book sellers and shipping books. JL has written a popular astronomy in which he deals with perturbations, precession, and other difficult topics. Would JH like a copy?
Sends some additions to an earlier paper on object glasses of telescopes; also some observations of the August comet, made by other astronomers.
Talks about the glass experiments of John Dollond and Mr. Stanwood[?].
Describes glass experiments he is performing.
Would like to establish himself in England for the purpose of making high quality glass using a process developed by his father [P. L. Guinand].
Is still looking for suitable people to work in the glass experiments.
A furnace for glass making is under construction at the Royal Institution.
Will be out of town for next [R.S.L.?] council meeting. Comments on glass subcommittee report.
Thanks for the works. How can he send some for the R.S.L. and Astronomical Society?
Is sailing for Buenos Ayres in a few days' time. Would like to thank JH for his kindness; would also like to see him, if convenient, before he departs.
Introducing his friend Mr. De Lavigne, who is visiting England. Mentioned him in his memoir on the Measure of the Arc.... Gives news of his own astronomical work. Edward Sabine arrives at the end of the month. Has obtained remarkable results with his two pendulums.
Has received the actinometer safely by the hand of Mr. De Lavigne, also the instructions. Hopes to use it in the Alps, and will send some observations. De Lavigne was enchanted with England.
Has just returned from the Alps, where he worked on the glacier at Chamouny and in the St. Bernard. Comments on his work and on the work of the actinometer. Regrets to hear of the death of Mrs. Babbage.