Expresses some concerns about the proposed painting of his portrait [see WJ's 1833-1-1].
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Expresses some concerns about the proposed painting of his portrait [see WJ's 1833-1-1].
Encourages WS to spend time observing nebulae and double stars, especially the latter, 'since [James] South has given up observing, and [W. R.] Dawes is in habitual ill health.'
Postpones visit of Lady [Margaret] Herschel to CW. Wishes to take CW's Symphonion to Slough. Has made favorable mention of CW's tuning fork experiments in paper on absorption [JH's 'On the Absorption of Light by Coloured Media...'].
Unsatisfied with H. W. Pickersgill as the person to paint JH's portrait. JH wants to consider further what to do.
Thanks for sending results about conical polarization and introductory lecture on astronomy communicated through Francis Beaufort. Had hoped to send WH JH's yet to be printed catalogue of double stars.
JH reports the birth of his son William James Herschel.
H. W. Pickersgill proposed to paint JH's portrait for free, to be given to St. John's College. Now finds JH must pay for picture. Will delay until another artist is chosen.
Must rearrange date of sitting for HP's preparation of a portrait of JH.
Reports observing curious depositions of ice around the decaying stems of vegetables during frost. Speculates on the possible source.