CD has read WK’s abstract in the Scotsman, 15 February 1840, p. 3, and asks for further details.
CD has read WK’s abstract in the Scotsman, 15 February 1840, p. 3, and asks for further details.
Acknowledges TW’s letter supplying him with William Kemp’s address.
Thanks CD for information about Captain Tillard’s account of the volcanic eruption in the Azores in 1811.
Gives CD the results of some calculations for "dip" over different distances, as requested.
Informs correspondent that he wrote to William Walton all that he knew about the guanaco.
Present state of his health prevents his acceptance of invitation to attend the meeting of the Society.
Has much pleasure "in accepting the honour of being proposed as a member of the Council of the Geographical Society".
The fourth number of part one of the Zoology has now been published. The Smith, Elder & Co. account is submitted.
Asks if he can bring his guests, J. C. L. and Mme [Simonde de] Sismondi and [Fanny] Allen, to CB’s parties.
No summary available.
Sends his paper for communication to the R.S.L. Will send some more examples later as his camera has developed a defect.
Returns the photographic drawings of W. H. Fox Talbot with many thanks. Fears for their permanence. Has produced similar pictures himself acting on bromide of silver with hydrocholoric acid. Has had trouble with his periscope lens.
Was gratified to receive his memoir and to find many of his doubts corrected by JH's experiments. Hoped to enclose some sulphuretted papers but the chemicals went astray in the post. Intends to follow JH's example and precipitate a glass.
Is puzzled by JH's use of a word in his volume on astronomy; can he explain its meaning. Points out further misprints. Hopes JH will edit the works of his father [Sir William Herschel].
Father has died and he has taken over the business. Would like references as to where he can find information on instruments.
R.S.L. business about an observatory at the North Cape in Sweden.
Thanks for his long letter regarding education at the Cape. The five teachers have now arrived at the Cape. Comments on education at the Cape. Further regarding the Andries Stockenström affair.
Gives new instructions about receiving medal; asks about the timing of the award.
Thanks for series of portraits of members of Ipswich Museum.
Considers paper by [Baden] Powell to be worthless. Sent it to JH today care of Mrs. Stewart.
[John] Lefroy should replace [Charles] Riddell in Canada. Discusses proposed Norwegian observatory and proposals for various instruments. Navy officers may be helpful observers in colonies.