Writes to ask for clarification of HL's views on the dispersion of light.
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Writes to ask for clarification of HL's views on the dispersion of light.
Thanks RM for his interest in a possible position for JH's son Alexander. It now appears that the position will likely go to someone else, but there is so much work to be done in the meteorological office that another person, such as Alexander, would be ideal. Perhaps RM could put in a word for him.
JH's son Alexander is up for membership in the R.A.S., and JH would appreciate RM speaking in favor if the occasion arises. Introduces JH's son John to RM and his wife. Comments on the possibility of still finding [David] Livingstone alive in Africa.
Is glad that J. C. Maxwell has received the Aberdeen Professorship. Has forwarded 'your last' to the Principal. Is feeling better, but still needs crutches.
Thanks JH for compliments on his work [History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability]. Suggests changes in the Wilhelm Struve probability problem.
Accepts position at Blackheath Preparatory School.
Sends results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.
Signing himself 'A.B.C.D.,' asks whether a priest is guilty of perjury for having refused to testify regarding a murder on the grounds that this would violate the seal of the confessional.
Results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.
Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Lunar Committee of the B.A.A.S.
Thanks for photograph of JH, but current outcry of photographers about copyright forces WW to request that JH sit for portrait in WW's own studio.
Forwarding JH's parcel to Jean Chacornac in Paris. Explains R.S.L.'s postage policy for international parcels to and from members.
Has sent RW a copy of JH's catalog of nebulae and also a biographical sketch of JH's father. Thanks RW for and praises RW's works on sun spots and on the aurora borealis. Notes that G. B. Airy is now disposed to accepting the existence of solar 'willow leaves.'
HH has nominated JH's son Alexander to fill a post become vacant by the death of Robert FitzRoy.
Writes to thank HH for his kindness in nominating son Alexander for the meteorological post [see HH's 1865-5-1].
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