Please write [H. J. Temple, Viscount] Palmerston on behalf of Fearon Fallows, candidate for director of future observatory at Cape of Good Hope.
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Please write [H. J. Temple, Viscount] Palmerston on behalf of Fearon Fallows, candidate for director of future observatory at Cape of Good Hope.
Wanted [JH] to become Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, but electors favor one of Heads. This will also operate against Charles Babbage.
Restriction to reside constantly [at Cambridge] may deter Charles Babbage from position of Lucasian Professor.
JW has been at St. John's for fifty years. Wishes JH well in preparing for marriage. JH is entitled to quarters dividend from [feast of] St. Thomas 'to Lady day next.' Notify JW when wedding occurs. JH's fellowship will then be vacant. Please bring bride to visit Cambridge.
Congratulates on having obtained position at St. John's. Asks whether Cambridge University Press would publish new edition of Giuseppe Piazzi's star catalog.
Learned of vacancy in Lucasian Professorship at Cambridge. Wrote to [T. W.] Hornbuckle explaining why JH declines. Asks JW's support for Charles Babbage.
Dr. [William] French withdrew candidacy for Lucasian Professorship. JH again attests to Charles Babbage's qualifications for that position, which includes seat on Board of Longitude.