Grateful for JH's translation of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Comments on several points in the translation.
Grateful for JH's translation of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Comments on several points in the translation.
Would like JH to peruse HM's work and publicize its considerable use to Robert Graham.
Has now heard that the explosion at Dover is to take place on Thursday. Hopes to see JH there. If not, will call on him at Hawkhurst.
Suggests modifying square base of JH's telescope to round base. Estimates cost at £80 to £100.
Refuses to risk GD's funds by giving cost estimate for unusual telescope, especially if R.S.L. expects GD to pay for any expenses over estimate. Regretfully stops manufacture of telescope.
About organization of the executive of the R.A.S.
Thanks JH for poem [F. Schiller's 'The Walk']. Sends greetings to Lady Herschel.
Thanks JH for sending the verses he requested. His sister wishes she were still a neighbor of the Herschels.
Sends excerpt of letter from Mr. Weekes [?] stating an hypothesis concerning electricity and clouds. Asks JH to test it. Sends own ideas about electricity as well.
Sends letter of [Johann] Lamont, whose suggestions have been adopted by the Physical Committee. Discusses size of instruments, particularly needles.
Discusses plans for printing of 4 maps of terrestrial isotherms prepared by [H. W.] Dove along with Dove's commentary.
Asks JH to report on whether and why JH thinks J. D. Forbes's paper on transparency of atmosphere and solar range worthy of Royal Medal.
Sending copy of GA's 'Tides and Waves' for Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; would be glad of JH's comments. Also encloses his eclipse paper.
Answer to one of JH's on 9 January [apparently on equatorial telescopes].
Regarding William Cubitt (Engineer of the Dover Railway) and the proposed blasting down of the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone.
Further news of his proposed visit to Dover to see the blasting of the cliffs?
Regarding projected committee for the construction of new Standards for weights and measures. Any observations or further instructions for captain visiting the China coast?
Encloses a publication. Thanks for the gift to Miss Elizabeth Baily.
Is planning to blow down part of the cliffs near Dover for the railway and gives details of how he plans to do it.
Details of arrangements for reaching Dover in preparation for the blasting of the cliffs.