Book will be published on 13 Dec. Also printing JH's notes. Will extend to 710 pages. Comments on the errors and gives ideas for future publications. Reform is afoot in the University.
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Book will be published on 13 Dec. Also printing JH's notes. Will extend to 710 pages. Comments on the errors and gives ideas for future publications. Reform is afoot in the University.
Lauds FF's being chosen as mathematics examiner; hopes will be able to observe defects in Cambridge's current program and asks FF to press program of Analytical Society.
Has received a copy of their book. Sending a copy of his own paper printed in the R.S.P.T. Has prepared the way for CB's book on examples. Has been examining [John?] Spence's manuscript.
Chemical experiments with EC's blowpipe. Discovered cause of blowpipe explosions. Thank Mrs. Lowry for carbon substance sent to EC. Sent metal of Baryta to W. H. Wollaston. Suspects metallic nature of carbon and diamond.
Thanks JH for cheeses and etymology letter. 'Substantive quality' of names. Agrees with [Thomas] Hobbes, questions sensible perceptions. Invites WH for visit as respite from bad health.
Returns with thanks EC's specimen of Island Crystal. Also discusses specimen of titanium lent by EC.
Has dispatched the manuscripts of William Spence by coach, and encloses the key. Hopes JH will call on him when in town.