Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.
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Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.
Outlining his geometrical laws for the Great Pyramid.
Pointing out an error by JH in assigning the authorship of a weather table to Sir William Herschel.
The writer of the enclosed production has given lectures at SN's establishment. Introduces him to JH. Hopes to give a lecture at Hawkhurst. Would be pleased for any of the Herschel family to view the orchid house, now in full bloom.
Miss Newington will have pleasure in seeing Lady Herschel and Miss Power on Monday or Tuesday next. Will send over a copy of the Orchid House tomorrow.
Dissatisfied with [F. W. A.] Angelander's nomenclature of variable stars; seeks JH's approval of NP's nomenclature for the new 'Hartwell Atlas of Variable Stars.'
Mentions a passage of Aristotle regarding comets. Proposes that Origen's theory of the Magi may be correct. Perhaps the Magi saw a comet.
Offers his services as a coachman.
May include JH's position on Neptune discovery in a new edition of Cycle of Celestial Objects. Will review objects catalogued in the volume with refractor.
Passes on information on stars received from a Bengal pilot.
News of the birth of her grandchild. Husband and two sons are gone back to Ceylon. Hazards and illness while travelling there.
Sending letter of Prof. Asa Gray. American Academy would like to acquire some of the back numbers of the publications of the R.A.S. Is grateful for JH's mention of his work on the chemical elements. Will be in London for a week or two.
Asks JH to become a subscriber to a work that HS is bringing out. Lists prominent persons who have already done so.