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Having now learned that the offensive article in the Edinburgh Review was by DB [see DB's 1831-12-1], JH writes in surprise that DB could have written what he did, and requests that JH's letter [see JH's 1831-11-25] be returned unpublished. JH will decide how to proceed.
Mr. Murray will bring to DB two papers by JH, one on hyposulfurous acid and one on mathematical analysis, plus requested abstract of JH's and William Herschel's 'last papers' in R.S.P.T.
Letter to [Edinburgh Philosophical] Journal calling attention to 1809 article by [Paul] Erman of Berlin, which some say anticipated JH's 1824 Bakerian lecture on 'Motions produced in fluid conductors when transmitting the Electric current.' JH compares both papers, admits Erman's priority on some theoretical points but claims originality for JH's experiments.
Received Dr. [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell. Believes six-foot reflector could have been obtained as easily as a three-foot reflector.
Would like WH's son, JH, to write some articles for his Edinburgh Encyclopaedia. Would he help him on an article entitled 'Stars'?
Agrees to write several articles on mathematics, and one on astronomy based on William Herschel's work.
Is pleased that he will write articles for his Edinburgh Encyclopaedia. Would like him to write one on 'Stars.'
Sends one mathematical article on isoperimetrical problems and asks to write the article on variations as well.
There has been a delay in printing so will not require his articles until later. Will be in London in the near future and would like to see him.
Further about additional mathematical articles for the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia; comments on DB's intention to start a new 'superior' science journal.
Note to accompany the sending of some papers; JH is off to Paris.
Some additions to an article submitted about hyposulfurous acid; comments on work by J. B. Biot on polarization and double refraction of crystals.
Is anxious to receive his article on hyposulfurous acid as the volume is almost ready for the printer.
Sends a paper on mother of pearl; apologizes for confused state of paper on hyposulfurous acid.
Has heard from Charles Babbage that JH has sent him the article on hyposulfurous acid, but he has not in fact received it. Has seen Babbage a lot recently. Candidates for the Mathematical chair. Regarding colored rings in Carbonate of Potash. Has reserved his paper on Series for number 3.
Regarding refraction in various crystals and comparison with Newton's tables. Suggests a joint paper on the subject. His parcel has never arrived. Is working on a paper on rotating phenomena.