Thanks WC for the work he has completed on JH's behalf.
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Thanks WC for the work he has completed on JH's behalf.
A note to accompany the forwarding of a packet of 'Eclipse Observation Suggestions' [see JH's 1851-4-4].
Regrets not having had time to examine George Cayley's views on figure of the Earth.
Is trying to arrange to have GA join JH and some friends for dinner.
Describes GA's journey to Gothenburg (Sweden), the purpose of which was to observe a solar eclipse.
Would like a reference from him regarding a candidate for a position at the Mint. Would like him and David Brewster to dine with him.
Suggesting the name 'Irene' for the new planet.
Thanks for the name for the new planet [Irene]. J. R. Hind has written to the Times concerning it.
Would like JH's opinion on an article in the R.S.P.T. Has had good reports of his own physiological works. New editions are forthcoming and he will send them to JH.
Sending a copy of the 3rd edition of his treatise [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology]. Points out differences in the editions and draws attention to some novelties.
Agrees to WT's use of name 'amphitype' [see WT's 1851-5-6 or earlier].
'[J. R.] Hind and [George] Bishop are delighted with your name Eirene (vulgo Irene) for the new planet[oid]....'
Invites WW to meet with the two representatives of French science in the Jury of Philosophical Instruments [for the Great Exhibition] and to dine with Lord Rosse [William Parsons].
Sends a paper. Comments on temperature at low altitudes and listing papers known on this subject.
Announcing his discovery of another new planet. Gives readings.
No summary available.
3 page letter over 1 folio.