Summarises experiences since leaving England. "How intimately what may be called the ""moral part"" is connected with the enjoyment of scenery." The loneliness of the voyage.
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Summarises experiences since leaving England. "How intimately what may be called the ""moral part"" is connected with the enjoyment of scenery." The loneliness of the voyage.
Brings CD up to date on family and many friends. Describes the wedding of Fanny Owen and R. M. Biddulph. Sedgwick called on return from Wales. W. D. Fox has been very ill.
Has been away from parish because of a three-month illness. Refers briefly to events in England since the Beagle sailed.
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Wants to hear more specifics of JH's travel plans.
Thanks JH for his recent writings on double stars, and comments on a number of observational issues related to the same topic.
Discusses the ale he sent. Hopes his hypothesis of the origin of the solar system did not offend JH.
Aware that letter of 3 April did not reach the Herschels' home until after the engagement. Wishes to explain the apparent neglect.
Sends news of a cholera epidemic to help JH make his summer plans. Mentions a number of new cases from Altona, Hamburg, and Berlin. Asks JH not to spread information.
Sends two bottles of Claret and a box to be forwarded for [Francis] Baily.
Requests that AQ forward letter to London explaining JH's delay in returning home. Promises to send latest paper on orbits of double stars. Mentions [Wilhelm] Struve's confirmation of data. States that [Wilhelm] Olbers is dying. [H. C.] Schumacher is recovering.
Recalls with delight experiments in solar radiation at MG home and puts MG in communication with James Forbes of Edinburgh.
On his German travels, JH left Margaret Herschel and the children at Slough because he feared their exposure to the cholera epidemic.
Has received copies of his papers that he communicated to the R.S.L. for which he thanks him. JH's study on Natural Philosophy has been reprinted in the States. Has forwarded the second volume of Mécanique céleste, one for him and one for the R.A.S.
His son is shortly traveling to Calcutta and will be able to take any letter or parcel for Mr. Calder.
Excusing JH for returning to Slough suddenly before leaving for Hanover.