Is much obliged for the more correct determination of Mercury. As soon as he gets his new apparatus he will try to obtain observations of the planet.
Is much obliged for the more correct determination of Mercury. As soon as he gets his new apparatus he will try to obtain observations of the planet.
Is pleased that his book, the Government of England, meets with JH's approval.
Asks JH to sign a certificate for Fellowship of the R.S.L. of [William Stanley] Jevons.
No such fast has been proclaimed. Sends two extracts from the Times.
Was very happy to receive JH's remarks on his little logical work. Comments on this work. Is not satisfied with the logic of J. S. Mill. Has not seen [James] Haig's work yet, but hopes to read it on return from the Continent.
Is to be a public meeting at the Royal Institution regarding a testimonial to Michael Faraday. Will JH oblige by doing the honors?
Grieves to say that he will be unable to attend the meeting at the Royal Institution to honor Michael Faraday, as his health is so poor. Thinks Faraday was a great man in all ways.
Sending some tables to show the relation between the mean distances of the primary and secondary planets.
Is grateful for his letter. Is also pleased that the proportions between groups of planets and satellites merits his attention. Hopes to forward some tables on sunspots.
Sending tables showing the periodical occurrences of solar spots, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.; comments on his theories regarding these.
Best wishes on Mrs. Jones's birthday.
Asks JH for copies of both Latin and English translations of Schiller's 'Walk'.
Thanks JH for his letter and package of his writings.
Sending a little volume of poetry written by his wife.
Many thanks for Mrs. King's volume of poetry. Comments on some of the poems.
Regarding Michel Chasles and the Isaac Newton-Blaise Pascal forgeries.
The Society will be happy to make JH's set of the Proceedings as complete as possible.
Outlining the sad financial case of Dr. C. T. Beke. Would JH join with some more well-wishers and subscribe towards the upkeep of Dr. Beke?
Sympathizes with Dr. C. T. Beke but regrets he is unable to contribute towards his assistance.
AL claims to be a relative; could JH help financially with the education of AL's sons?