About reviews of JG's book, and of a painting of Galileo that JG saw.
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About reviews of JG's book, and of a painting of Galileo that JG saw.
Of JH's health, of JG's daughter Matilda, and the people he has met in Dawlish.
Describes glass experiments he is performing.
Sends copies of a paper to JH and D. F. J. Arago on a chemical experiment being conducted at the Institute of France. Asks JH to present it to the R.S.L.
Discussing William Herschel's financial difficulties, CH confides that 'she never felt satisfied with the support your father received toward his undertakings, and far less with the ungracious manner in which it was granted.' Regrets WH was not able to do more work with the 40-ft. reflecting telescope.
Questions concerning a vacant professorship at Dublin Observatory.
Proposed visit to Dublin and letters of introduction from JH.
Observations on the position of professorship at Dublin, conditions of service, income, etc.
Regrets that JH did not visit Ireland last year. Hopes he will come this year. Has he heard of W. R. Hamilton? David Brewster intends visiting Ireland, though he is busy with his Encyclopaedia.
Thanks for his letter. Can JH or Charles Babbage suggest someone to experiment with glass? Michael Faraday? Regarding the £100 voted for John Newman or his assistant. Has to attend a local meeting on Wednesday.