Acknowledges the receipt of JH's suggestions [see JH's 1850-12-15]; urges JH to consider going to Norway or the Baltic to see the eclipse.
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Acknowledges the receipt of JH's suggestions [see JH's 1850-12-15]; urges JH to consider going to Norway or the Baltic to see the eclipse.
Believes Toronto magnetic observatory should somehow be continued, at least temporarily.
A note accompanying a letter that seems to come from François Arago, and that seems to JH to show a disturbed state of mind; asks GA for his opinion.
Is confident the letter [see JH's 1850-12-15], which is supposedly from François Arago, is a forgery.
Introducing two German scientists who have written an elaborate work on the physical geography of the Alps. Thinks they may both benefit by their knowledge of each other. Has just returned from a ramble over volcanic country.
Requests permission to publish JH's and AW's 1843-1844 correspondence in 'Journal of Industry.'
Appreciates WT's letter of congratulation on JH's appointment [as Master of the Mint, to the Cambridge Commission?]. Has begun work with Cambridge.
Refers to WW's work on tides and on the mathematics of political economy. Fears that JH's duties [as Master of the Mint] will keep him from science. Has taken a house on Harley St.