His first series of illustrations are temporarily bound up and if JH likes he can borrow them for six months. Would like to retain Mr. Corda's book for a little longer.
His first series of illustrations are temporarily bound up and if JH likes he can borrow them for six months. Would like to retain Mr. Corda's book for a little longer.
Has examined the papers JH left with him and has no objections to the calculations; comments on these. Will forward an additional remark to Francis Baily.
Was gratified to hear that JH had agreed to devote Wednesday to the examination of the physical and mathematical classes. Is grateful for JH's help and sacrifices.
Regarding the rates for JH's house.
Has read the lecture with great delight and returns it as requested; would like to borrow it again at some future date to show it to other people.
Has been away from home since he sent the last books. Now sends the Secretary's and Treasurer's books; comments on these books and their makeup. Presumes the person who collects the money should have a small account book.
Tidd Pratt has given his permission for the rules and they can be enrolled as soon as the tables have been added. Will arrange a meeting date with Mr. Harrison. Leaves home tomorrow.
Regarding Mrs. Tollemache and her views conflicting with those of HJ.
Accepts her kind invitation for today with pleasure. Regarding the number of vowel sounds in the English and French languages.
Regarding the principles of trade and business in the parish.
Is obliged for her note. Further regarding the distribution of custom to local tradesmen.
Confesses his error about Mr. Fowler. Regarding the problem of the number of hairs on a human head.
Returns the paper JH sent him. Found it quite a mathematical study. Comments on its theories. Gives a theory of his own.
Called on him the other morning to consult him on several points. Has just been appointed Surveyor General of India to succeed George Everest, and would welcome JH's advice on several matters.
Is anxious that JH's son should have every chance of making himself known. Suggests dates for lectures and fees.
Agrees to provide some written work which will go into the report of the weights and measures commission[?].
John Musgrave will deliver this. If JH is visiting James South's, Musgrave would like to go as he hopes to set up an observatory in Waterford. Mr. Wilding would like to be an F.R.S.
Has just returned from Scotland. Did not call on James Graham but would like to know how he is progressing. Travelled back via the border country and can understand Walter Scott's enthusiasm. Liked the people in Edinburgh. Would like to know how the Herschels are and hopes to come down to see them soon.
Since Mrs. Jones returned she has been suffering from a severe cold. Hopes to see her brother James before he sails. Is pleased JH will wage war against the Puseyites. Will read T. B. Macaulay again.
Can get away the time JH mentions. Expects [Edward?] Ryan any minute. Sanscrit would be very useful for Willy [Herschel] as it forms the basis of most Indian dialects. Mrs. Jones has just lost her eldest sister, and is at Brighton.