Is very appreciative of JH's letter of condolence at the death of H. C. Schumacher; also clarifies how Schumacher's responsibilities are being carried out.
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Is very appreciative of JH's letter of condolence at the death of H. C. Schumacher; also clarifies how Schumacher's responsibilities are being carried out.
Apologizes for delay in answering TH's letter. JH makes arrangements to visit TH at his home.
Does not believe JH can help RH in some delicate matter. JH talks about photographic chemistry, including passing on information from A. C. Becquerel.
Comments on different washes to be used in photography, and clarifies the matter of a supposed Daguerreotype of the nebula in Orion.
Obliged to JH for his note. Will be at the Mint next Thursday [2 Feb.].
Thanks JH for letter. Would like to call on JH Sunday morning.
Wants to determine JH's whereabouts for mailing eclipse observation suggestions [see GA's 1850-12-16].
Requests copy of RM's lecture on distribution of gold, and further information on value of it and silver. Asks specific questions about Russian gold.
About the possible use of decimal subdivisions of the pound weight on the docks and at the Customs House.
Mostly family matters, especially the education of several of their sons.
Makes proposals about decimal coinage, based on one thousand units in the sovereign.
Likes JH's ideas about decimal coinage [see JH's [1851]-1-4]; will send suggestions for eclipse observations.
Further comments on JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4].
Will he and David Brewster dine with him on Tuesday.
About their son Alexander, and the striking of 60,000 medals.
Comments on JH's work on the spectrum and photography.
Sends copy of letter from JH to Chancellor of Exchequer on state of Royal Mint. Fears JH's position there may be misunderstood.
Concerning his recent visit to Starfield and the observations made by William Lassell with his 20 foot. Regarding the rings of Saturn. Has not heard of the Craig telescope.
About JH's poor health; mentions discovery of two asteroids and new rings of Saturn.
Asks that JC hold JH excused from appearing tomorrow, because JH has a severe cold.