GA's assistant bought the weights at the auction for less than JH had offered [see GA's 1851-11-9].
GA's assistant bought the weights at the auction for less than JH had offered [see GA's 1851-11-9].
Is sending some papers on standards prepared by Richard Sheepshanks.
A note to clarify receipt of a letter transmitted by Margaret Brodie Herschel.
JH's letter has already gone to Alexander von Humboldt, who has been waiting to hear from him. The fourth volume of Cosmos.
Strong testimonial to Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of George Waterhouse, over Richard Owen, for late C. D. E. König's position at British Museum.
Did as JH wished with the papers. Is busy with magnetism and lines of force. Sends a couple of printings.
Is extremely depressed at living in London, a 'howling wilderness of brick and mortar;' JH compares at some length the personality of MH and Richarda Airy; brings MH up to date on some family and acquaintance happenings, and mentions in passing that William Lassell has discovered two interior satellites of Uranus [Ariel and Umbriel].
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