Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.
Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.
JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.
Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'
Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.
Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.
Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.
Thanks GS for his paper on fluorescent spectra; JH is interested in having these rays used on quartz, hoping to find his 'thermic' rays acting.
Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.
Sending diagrams of Halley's Comet traced from a work, The Orbs of Heaven.
Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'
Thanks JJ for the counterfeit coin he sent; JH comments on the possibility of oval coinage.
Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.
Asks GS about ordering instruments from [George] Wilson.
His letter and accompanying packet arrived for which accept his best thanks for the valuable contribution to the literature of physical geography. Is gratified by JH's commendation of his own Physical Atlas.
Has just received the first part of Johnston's General Atlas for which accept his very best thanks. It is a beautiful work. Has been working at cartography himself and produced a projection of 97-100ths of the whole surface of the globe in one chart. Comments on this.
Inquiring about the cost of instruments being shipped.
Acknowledges receipt of a paper by [William] Pole, which JH will review.
Needs more time for reviewing Pole's paper [see JH's 1856-10-12].
Is sending in JH's report on Pole's paper [see JH's 1856-11-9].
Thanks the council of the R.S.L. through GS for the gift of a portrait of Nicholas Copernicus.