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Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.
Thanks RG for a copy of the History of Physical Astronomy; comments on the behavior of cometary tails.
About possible changes in the second edition of JH's Outlines Astr. due to the writings of another astronomer, Ignatio Porro.
Carrington will be communicating with JH regarding Ignatio Porro's instruments. Pleased to hear of the projected new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Is engaged translating D. F. J. Arago's Astronomy. Points out omissions in this work. Comments on the planet Neptune.
About viewing the solar eclipse, and the many errors in G. B. Airy's Lectures.
Intends applying for the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Outlines the work he has already done in astronomy. Would like a testimonial from JH.
Is grateful for the testimonial JH has sent, and will be pleased to use it in support of his application to Sir G. C. Lewis.
Has received a letter from Sir George Lewis stating that he has been appointed to the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Is grateful for his support.
Found his letter acknowledging the gift of his book awaiting him on his return from the continent. Reasons why he wrote the book. Has had letter from William Whewell. Hears that JH's health has not been good.
Circular letter informing him that the third volume of his Cathedra Petri will be published shortly.
Sending the prospectus for the third volume of his Cathedra Petri. Would like his friends to talk about it, and a competent person to review it. Has just had a friendly letter from William Whewell, the only one of his friends now resident at College.
Returns Mary Somerville's note and the papers. Does not feel competent to give his opinion on the papers as a whole as there are parts outside his field of study. Comments on some of the points raised, and on the whole he disagrees with the conclusions of the papers.
Has kept Mary Somerville's papers a little longer. If these papers are to be published they would require considerable revision.