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A stiff and formal letter telling WF very clearly that JH fully agrees with the Newtonian system [as WF clearly does not], and that JH would not consider trying to apply pressure to the editors of philosophical magazines to publish WF's writings, in spite of threats from WF.
Was pleased to receive his letter and comments on his book (Prelim. Discourse). Much of the book was written in great haste, but will bear his comments in mind should a new edition be required.
Sorry to hear of JL's financial misfortune. Must delay responding to JL's request until JH confers with JH's wife.
Offers to loan JL £300 without interest or collateral to meet 'unjustificable severity' of JL's landlord. Tell JL's son to call on JH to discuss loan and unsatisfactory condition of the Merke [Herschel family's farm property].
Sends double star observations and periods. Asks WS if he has met W. R. Dawes. JH believes JH's eyes to be lacking in light sensitivity.
Writes to tell James Hudson where to find tables that will allow comparison between Italian and English measurements.
Is arranging to spend an evening with TH and [J. J.] Lister.
Returns proofs and sends a few remarks concerning them. Discusses difficulty of measuring Eta Coronae. Anxious to see her [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Has another daughter [Isabella].
Thanks for sending extension of JH's theorem and expresses its significance. Will send copy of paper on differential and integral calculus. Includes results of calculations of orbits of double stars and mentions orbits of satellites.
Will come up to town and meet David Brewster. Effect of violet light on chemical compound. Gives some of his recent astronomical observations.
His views on seeing Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) about rooms for the R.A.S., and the actions of the Duke.
Announces the birth of JH's second daughter, Isabella, of whom JH draws a picture; all are well.
Margaret Herschel's health is good, and baby Isabella is blooming; JH draws another sketch of Isabella.