Supports JH's intentions [see JH's 1858-6-26] and Edward Sabine's proposals about magnetic observations, but displays little faith in the effectiveness of the B.A.A.S.
Supports JH's intentions [see JH's 1858-6-26] and Edward Sabine's proposals about magnetic observations, but displays little faith in the effectiveness of the B.A.A.S.
Thanks TR for his paper on magnetism and his article on speculae. Discusses [J. P.] Gassiot's work on galvanic stratification. JH's health is better.
Sends G. B. Airy's remarks concerning ES's last communication. Discusses future of observatories. Asks ES to indicate which observatories he feels are most important.
Sends vol. 4 of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos. Would like to share information gathered in India.
Regarding a possible successor to U. J. J. Leverrier at the Paris Observatory.
Responds to GA's 1858-6-25, and essentially agrees with GA's assessment.
Compares in regard to the awarding of the R.S.L.'s Copley medal the contributions of three scientists: Friedrich Wöhler, Wilhelm Weber, and [illegible].
States his detailed recommendations concerning the continuation, extension, and location of magnetic researches at various locations throughout the world.
Congratulates WW on his planned marriage to Lady Affleck. Forwards some letters from Edward Sabine.
Article on glaciers is from the Encyclopaedia Britannica and was restricted because of space. Mistakes by John Tyndall and others have arisen because his own Letters on Glaciers has been overlooked. William Whewell is to be married.
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