Comments that the sound of the waves on the seashore seems louder as the rhythm matches the pulse of the heart.
Comments that the sound of the waves on the seashore seems louder as the rhythm matches the pulse of the heart.
Opposes sending expensive scientific equipment for J. B. N. Hennessey to use in India; suggests instead a variety of useful observations needing to be made, using inexpensive equipment. Discusses son's [Alexander] spectroscope observations of meteors.
Declines to be involved in another [scientific ?] undertaking, as JH's health is too precarious.
Did not realize [John] Hennessey was considering constructing an achromatic telescope. Thanks ES for considering his son, Alexander, for the Melbourne post.
Says the plan for the exhibition is ingenious. Discusses the 11 year cycle of sunspots and says the sun was spotless the previous day.
Thanks JC for his paper on the 'Influence of the Tidal Wave on the Moon's Motion.' Expresses disagreement with a number of aspects of JC's argument.
RM has inadvertently sent letter intended for 'S,' a chemist, to JH. Having read letter, JH comments that he esteems 'S,' but thinks it advisable to tell 'S' that B.A.A.S. as a body will not recommend 'S's invention to government.
Comments on JH's health, and on items that are to go into JH's Familiar Lectures.
News of the family servants, correspondence both JH and MH need to deal with, and prospects for son John.
Pleased to hear of the birth of a daughter to their daughter Maria [Hardcastle]; JH has been breathing carbolic acid fumes for the treatment of bronchitis.