Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.
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Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.
Clears up confusion about one candidate for the Melbourne University professorship by realizing there are two with the same last name [see JH's 1854-6-16].
Sends acknowledgment for meeting date and receipt of letters [see JH's 1854-6-17].
Sends some new, negative information about one of the prime candidates for a Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-17].
Must use the information available, and so need to select the next candidate in line for the Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-20].
Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.
About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.
Family news such as the death of Mrs. Knowles [servant?], JH took Margaret Louisa dancing, the school progress of John and Alexander, and comments about the Crimean War.
About Willy Herschel's health, and JH's heavy work load and his desire for a relaxing time away from work.
News of some of the children with JH or near him, such as Caroline and Margaret Louisa; comments about son Willy.
Of the heavy work load dealing with Melbourne University appointments [see JH's 1854-5-[21]], and of Charles Babbage's unacceptable behavior at a meeting of the Royal Observatory's Board of Visitors.
Computation of Alpha Centauri's angle and distance, derived with JH's 'graphical method.' Compares this with results by other astronomers.
Has received [J]S's letter and testimonial
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