Discusses books returned
and invites him to Down for a few days.
Discusses books returned
and invites him to Down for a few days.
Asks that A. d’Orbigny’s geological map of S. America be sent to him with a card of the Society’s evening meetings.
Queries on ratios of species to genera on southern islands. CD’s observations on distribution of Galapagos organisms, and on S. American fossils, and facts he has gathered since, lead him to conclusion that species are not immutable; "it is like confessing a murder".
Discusses sending HD lice specimens. Asks him to check with G. R. Waterhouse.
Delighted to be able to contribute Infusoria to ED’s "great countryman Ehrenberg". Includes a list of eight substances from his collection described in detail, which Ehrenberg might find useful in his researches.
C. G. Ehrenberg would like some earth from Galapagos, Tierra del Fuego, and the Falklands; wishes to hunt for Infusoria.
Remarks on geographical divisions of the flora of the Southern Hemisphere.
JDH beginning Galapagos plants. Value of studying insular floras with respect to inquiries about adaptation of species.
Delayed thanking him for the testimonials until he could give news of the outcome of his application. Position is still undecided, but he cannot be made professor as he does not possess an M.D.
Thanks for his instructive letter. Comments on the terms suggested for the chemical change. Has now improved his chromatype process. Unable to continue his researches on light owing to lack of finance.
Was pleased to receive his letter and the enclosure; the latter he would like to retain for a few days to show it to interested persons.
Showed JH's marvelous production to Sir Robert Peel, who was much struck with it.
Very upset at an attack launched against JH in a manner that denigrates JH's father, William Herschel, in the process.
Thanks AD for having pointed out an error in one of JH's papers.
States the case for the accuracy of the observations and reports of the discoveries of the sixth and seventh satellites of Saturn made by JH's father, William. [This letter seems to be tied to JH's 1844-7-22 in terms of date of writing.]
Regrets to hear of AM's sad losses. Would like him to withdraw quarterly amounts and give them to Caroline Herschel.
About the financial arrangements for Caroline Herschel [see JH's 1844-1-2], and news of her health.
Wishes ES had expressed opinion on requesting government money to maintain 'establishment' at R.S.L. committee meeting.
Letter from Charles Pritchard regarding [William James Herschel's] examination next Friday. Arranges for 'Willy' to come with 'Johnnie' to India House on Tuesday to see Mr. Prinsep.
Funding for magnetic and meteorological instruments for Ceylon, which would be valuable addition to H.E.I.C. observatories. Compares [barometric] curves from America and Europe. Magnetometers for [Nossrey?] were paid for out of R.S.L.'s Donation Fund.
About the question of a bust to be made of the late Francis Baily and how the proposal might be presented.