Comments on balloon ascent report, photographic paper made with vegetable colors, and the need to provide a polarizing crystal to J. B. Biot.
Comments on balloon ascent report, photographic paper made with vegetable colors, and the need to provide a polarizing crystal to J. B. Biot.
Due to the death of George Birkbeck, the Committee of Management of the London Mechanics Institute would like JH to become President. [Note by JH: declined.]
Discusses recent magnetic disturbances and their publication, as well as sending reports on them to G. B. Airy, Humphrey Lloyd, C. F. Gauss, and others.
Heard of WB's bout with typhus. Interest in atmospheric waves should ensure publication of WB's article in Athenaeum. Will write editor on WB's behalf. Awaits completion of atmospheric curves for B.A.A.S. Congratulations on recently acquired office.
Discusses the question of whether the position of the moon has an influence on weather and whether either JH or his father have made this claim.