Calling his attention to the works of J. C. Poggendorf and Guillaume Weber. Does he know of the ingenious work carried out at the Cape by C. F. Gauss and Weber?
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Calling his attention to the works of J. C. Poggendorf and Guillaume Weber. Does he know of the ingenious work carried out at the Cape by C. F. Gauss and Weber?
Sending a copy of his pamphlet on the Post Office. Hopes he will give his opinion to the Parliamentary Committee now sitting.
Are looking forward to JH's trip to the Continent. Comment on recent observations of the moon's surface.
On John Stewart's marriage to JG's daughter Matilda. JH supports Stewart's suggestion that Matilda continue to live in France and that Stewart will spend time there without neglecting his London business [as partner in Murray's Printing Works]. JH offers to put £1000 into Murray's business if JG will consent to Stewart's proposal and give Matilda an annual income of £150.
Writing to welcome JH home from the Cape.
Invites JH to join committee to replace standards of weight and measure destroyed in 1834 Parliament fire. Happy that JH returned safely to England.
Waxes poetic in reply to JH's note of sympathy for MS's husband's death. Hopes for JH's safe return from the Cape and that JH will visit when in town. Updates on family news.
Congratulates JH on his successful Cape Town enterprise.
Herschels safely landed from Africa and in fine spirits.
Has been asked to serve on a Standards Commission, to reestablish standards destroyed by the fire in the Houses of Parliament [1834]; is willing to serve.
An eleventh number of her series on fishes is to be published. Hopes he will subscribe to it. Congratulations on his return.
Arrangements about meeting with FB.
[Form Letter] Government committee appointed to replace standards of length and measure destroyed in Parliament fire. List of questions seeking recipients' opinion on subject.
Says that for the next four to five months will be in residence at 10 Hanover Crescent, Regent's Park. Offers various botanical specimens to WT, including a Satyrium named after JH. Mentions Eta Argus. Believes the 'Southern Sky has been pretty well rummaged.'