The Smith, Elder & Co. account for the first number of part five of the Zoology, now published, is presented.
The Smith, Elder & Co. account for the first number of part five of the Zoology, now published, is presented.
Congratulates HES on producing an authoritative document [BAAS committee report on zoological nomenclature].
Has been to N. Wales looking at glacier traces described by W. Buckland, which are most interesting and clear. Has written an article on what he saw ["Ancient glaciers of Caernarvonshire" (1842), Collected papers 1: 163–71].
Gives the height of Shrewsbury above sea-level.
Discusses toad [mentioned in Journal of researches, p. 115].
Describes house at Down.
Sending some specimens of scales of the fossil Holoptychius Nobilissimus to William Kemp via WK’s brother in Hawick.
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Compliments JH's translation (1842) of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Is going to Scotland, then Switzerland. Has seen enough of America.
A note to accompany some letters being returned to GA.
Recounts details of his recent visit to England. Recent astronomical observations. Has JH heard from C. K. J. Bunsen about his award?
Thinks it necessary to revise the instructions for the magnetic observations. Makes some suggestions for the Report of the Committee.
Regarding the revision of the instructions for the magnetic observatories.