Asks WW to be godfather to JH's new daughter, Amelia. In reviewing WW's [Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences] has found many of JH's views changing, but cannot accept his dear friend's a prioristic approach.
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Asks WW to be godfather to JH's new daughter, Amelia. In reviewing WW's [Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences] has found many of JH's views changing, but cannot accept his dear friend's a prioristic approach.
Will be pleased to be godfather of JH's new daughter. Pleased also that JH is reviewing his [Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences]. Presents an argument to support his a prioristic view of the nature of science.
Is moving the date for christening JH's daughter [Amelia] and WW's goddaughter to 3 May to accommodate the godmother, Maria Edgeworth.
Margaret Herschel and JH congratulate WW on his engagement to marry. JH sending WW an imperfect copy of JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.
Thanks for JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences. Admits that too much of it was written in a 'spirit of needless pugnacity.' Believes that JH's and WW's views are closer than may appear.
Asks JH whether he knows of any projects that the B.A.A.S. should fund. Makes further comments on JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.
Discusses various items regarding the B.A.A.S., e.g., reduction of meteorological observations, Edward Sabine's proposal for a 'Council of 24,' and areas of science needing funding.
[Writing shortly after his marriage (12 Oct. 1841) and acceptance a few days later of the Mastership of Trinity College], WW thanks JH for his expressions of good will. Invites the Herschels to Trinity Lodge.
Congratulates WW on moving into Master's Lodge at Trinity College. Asks WW to look after a new Trinity student, the son of JH's friend Mr. Hartnell. Is making progress in reducing his Cape observations and is teaching his sons Latin and Greek. Adds some comments on happiness.
Congratulates WW on becoming Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.