Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].
Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].
Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Apologizes for the business of the missing testimonials [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Has sent three letters of introduction for JH's son [William J. Herschel?]. Says he will be accepted in the best society because of his accomplishments and name.
Proposal for dividing travel money for the Sydney University professors. Does GA agree [see JH's 1852-1-9]?
Agrees with JH's proposal regarding travel money for Sydney University professors [see JH's 1852-1-29].
Asks JH to keep memoirs JT sent with regard to JT's application for position at University of Sydney.
A note to add to a previous letter.
Apologizes for unwarranted familiarity used in previous letter requesting JH's evaluation of the scientific work of [Humphrey] Lloyd.
Agrees with papers demonstrating falsity of present methods of correcting barometer for moisture and 'dogma of one gas being a vacuum to another.'
Suggests possible times to meet with JH.
Reports on progress of the three Herschel sons at Clapham. Asks JH's advice on his plan to construct a telescope. Looks forward to visit from JH.
Can he lend him the Cambridge Calendar or tell him the examiners in the mathematical tripos.
Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.
Congratulates EC on the first volume of Stars near the Ecliptic: JH expects never to observe again.
Attributes reorganization of Mint to H. D. Harness. Recommends Harness for its mastership.
Presents JH with a work [Lezioni di astronomia by François Arago and translated by EC] on the foundations of astronomy. Discusses the beauty of the science.
Believes that war is imminent [see JH's 1852-1-9], that the south of England may well be attacked, and that MH and the girls should be prepared to go north.
His concern [see JH's 1852-1-16] was not to suggest less bravery on the part of women and girls, but because Collingwood might well be in the middle of any fray. Agrees with MH's precautions about revaccination.
Son Willy is ill and JH is treating him.