JH is traveling in Europe and unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners on 16 or 22 Oct.
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JH is traveling in Europe and unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners on 16 or 22 Oct.
Cambridge University Commission met formally for first time today at Treasury Chambers.
First regular meeting of Cambridge [University] Commission will be tomorrow at Treasury. W. H. Bateson was elected secretary at private meeting earlier. GP caught terrible cold on unlucky trip to Germany.
Reports results of first regular meeting of [Cambridge University Commission] yesterday. Health of Adam Sedgwick and [Richard] Jones.
Raises a question regarding the size of an infinitely small quantity. Argues that 1850 is the last year of the first half of the nineteenth century.
Describes travels through a volcanic district in France, highlighting beautiful scenery, various rock and lava formations, analyzing their causes, and comparing JH's observations with JF's.
Returns from vacation in France. Offers to be a trustee for the Cape Observatory. J. R. Hind has discovered asteroid Victoria.
Requests testimonial on behalf of AW's application for position of undersecretary at St. George's Hospital.
Hopes he is on the way back from his travels. Has been corresponding about the Black Prince. Nothing to add about mesmerism, but biology is strong at Glasgow. Agricultural matters seem to be improving. Has left Scotland and is travelling around.