Talks about the glass experiments of John Dollond and Mr. Stanwood[?].
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Talks about the glass experiments of John Dollond and Mr. Stanwood[?].
Regrets JH's retirement as secretary to R.S.L. Names possible successors.
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.
Sending an appointment [probably V-P of R.S.L.], which will please every member of the R.S.L. Unable to be in London on the 10th, when Henry Kater will be at the breakfast at the Club. Hopes to attend on the 17th.
Will not attend council meeting. JH comments regarding the nomination for foreign membership [of R.S.L.?] of Teodoro Monticello.
Informs DG that JH is resigning as secretary of R.S.L. [at the anniversary date?] and expresses great regret that some regard the position of secretary not as an elected position, but in the patronage of the President.
Some R.S.L. business matters.
On the poor functioning of the R.S.L. Glass Committee.
Business matters for the R.S.L.
Comments on geodesical measurements being made in Ireland.
Responds to having been chosen to be the Vice-President of the R.S.L.