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Wishes correspondent to investigate immediately the loss of two boxes in transit.
Athenæum [Owen’s?] attack on JDH [BAAS address] and CD. False statement that CD’s sole groundwork is from pigeons.
Agrees with JDH on foolishness of Red Lion Club.
Huxley’s want of judgment.
JDH’s argument about astronomy and astronomers.
Pall Mall Gazette [8 (1868): 593, 595–6] and Morning Advertiser on JDH’s address.
Invites JJW to visit Down. Will try to get A. R. Wallace and H. W. Bates also.
Sends a bill he thinks is Caroline’s.
Tells CD of officers’ praise of Leonard.
Sends back excellent translation of his review with minor corrections. Mentions 'fine display of meteors with long trains' on 10 August. Gives news of his son Lieutenant John Herschel's observations. Acknowledges works received.
Given up idea of translating Dante; comments on meteor shower report; suggests EC write an ode on poverty.