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Outlining the events leading to the rejection of his claim for the French Academy medal for mathematics.
Will come and visit him on Friday afternoon.
Inviting JH to give one of the lectures at Glasgow.
Health makes it impossible for JH to travel to Glasgow.
Is pleased that JH is to mention JN's 'willow leaves' on the sun in his new edition of Outlines Astr. Will endeavor to make a more perfect photographic copy of the original drawing. Gives a drawing and description of apparatus he uses for solar observations.
Please sign enclosed legal document and return to Messrs. 'Praed.' CB overworked, but hopes to complete Passages from the Life of a Philosopher before Christmas.
Sign enclosed authorization for Few & Co. to obtain Hollier Trust deeds from bank. Deeds will be exchanged for £1000.
Responds with thanks to GT, a fellow trustee of the British Museum, who has written to welcome JH and congratulate him on his election. JH is concerned about having enough time to fulfill his obligations.
Three maps of meteors observed in 1863 by JH[?] and Alexander Herschel
Has received his note with the queries. Will be forwarding a copy of last week's proceedings to him later.
Thomas Cooke of York, a maker of object glasses, is about to visit Paris and would like an introduction from JH in order to visit the Paris Observatory. Hopes JH's son is back at Collingwood. Own health is poor, but is improving.
Does JH want any corrections made in plates for Outlines Astr.?
Gives advice on observing and photographing the sun and moon. Invites JN to visit JH.
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