Thanks for his letter and amusing pamphlet on atoms. Comments on their use of certain terms. Does not think their views differ radically. Thinks heat is a form of movement.
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Thanks for his letter and amusing pamphlet on atoms. Comments on their use of certain terms. Does not think their views differ radically. Thinks heat is a form of movement.
Thanks for his letter acknowledging Plutology and for the proof of the article in which JH refers to it. Authorship is difficult in these parts away from the proper books. Gives reasons why he chose the particular title and spelling.
Was grateful for a copy of the proof sheets of JH's forthcoming 'Catalogue of Nebulae.' Comments on the Colonial book post. May discover a few hundred new nebulae but they are faint. Regrets to learn that JH's health is not good. Temperature has been very warm.
The [Samuel] Parlby case is a hard one. Has put JH's letter and enclosures into the hands of Reid [TM's son-in-law]. Will arrange for the case to be brought before the Governor. Arrangements are being made to erect a statue of Sir George Grey in the Botanic Garden in front of the new library and museum. Is proud of his own sailor son [John Maclear].
Much obliged for JH applying to the Horse Guards on HM's behalf. Has now received his appointment to the 28th Regiment.
Is sending JH a paper on standardization of measurement, using decimalization but not the meter.
Asks again about Wilhelm Struve calculation in Outlines Astr.
Questions dates in William Herschel's observations. Wishes JH luck on completing translation of Iliad.
Studies sidereal chromatics. Asks if William Herschel recorded colors of Beta Cygni in a 1779 observation.
Thanks JH for looking into the Wilhelm Struve probability calculation; makes note of the change in his work.
A long letter dealing with the reports of various observers of James Nasmyth's 'Willow leaves' on the sun.
Appreciates the difference between Robert Hooke's and JH's suggestions for a helioscopic telescope. Comments on these suggestions. Has recently constructed a reflecting prism. Comments on this.
Was not the person who sent him some photographs of the sun. Was glad the Astronomical Soiree was well spoken of. James Nasmyth was conspicuous and is pleased he was mentioned in JH's Outlines Astr.
Encloses a letter from William Simms, which contains a suggestion for JH's reflecting prism. Inclines to the view that a reflector is not the most suitable instrument for sun observations.
Sending the tracing again with a few additions. Comments on this and the one sent yesterday.
Does not like the sound of the bronchitis. Gives a remedy that he found effective. Gives one of his own ciphers.
Has been in a state of collapse all day, but a dose of '02H' has worked wonders. Gives anecdotes of Diogenes and Plato.
Sending a specimen of a list of celestial objects which he is in process of publishing. Would like his comments.