Bookbinder James Hayday assured JH that two copies [of JH's Cape Results] for royal recipients would be ready Monday. Proposes presenting these to [Queen Victoria] and Prince Albert during Albert's installation at Cambridge University.
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Bookbinder James Hayday assured JH that two copies [of JH's Cape Results] for royal recipients would be ready Monday. Proposes presenting these to [Queen Victoria] and Prince Albert during Albert's installation at Cambridge University.
[First draft] Just returned from presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen and Prince Albert at Cambridge. Sends two copies to AP and 'Duchess Dowager.' Exploring ways to have copies delivered overseas by foreign ambassadors. Encloses system of graphs arranging recipients according to priority of delivery. Best way to package and address copies.
[Second draft] Just returned from presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen and Prince Albert at Cambridge. Sends two copies to AP and 'Duchess Dowager.' Exploring ways to have copies delivered overseas by foreign ambassadors.
[Third draft] Just returned from presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen and Prince Albert at Cambridge. Sends two copies to AP and 'Duchess Dowager.' Exploring ways to have copies delivered overseas by foreign ambassadors. Kings of Prussia and Denmark were omitted on JH's list. Wilhelm Struve will carry copies to Altona and St. Petersburg. May JH begin distributing copies to recipients in Great Britain?
Sends form letter to accompany AP's presentation of copies of JH's Cape Results to six foreign sovereigns, with six individualized paragraphs to be inserted as appropriate for each sovereign.
Was unable to confer with Chancellor about JH's proposal [1847-7-1]. Suggests arrangements JH should make before presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Gratitude for receipt [of JH's Cape Results]. To assure delivery of copies to foreign sovereigns, JH must first write letter to minister of each legation asking for royal acceptance. Lists nine ambassadors with whom AP has already communicated.
Encloses answers from three foreign ambassadors. Hopes JH does not have trouble.
JH must come to London to supervise distribution [of JH's Cape Results] to foreign sovereigns. Received more replies from ambassadors.