Examples from Iliad and other sources to show that military offensive tactic called 'Vertical Fire' did not originate with [L. N. M.] Carnot, as Mr. Mallet claimed in recent issue of Budget.
Examples from Iliad and other sources to show that military offensive tactic called 'Vertical Fire' did not originate with [L. N. M.] Carnot, as Mr. Mallet claimed in recent issue of Budget.
Note to accompany forwarding of a letter; remarks on T. R. Robinson's upcoming cataract surgery.
Comments on the effect of great temperature variations on the speculum of a telescope.
Informs JH of plans for JH receiving 5 pounds of coca he had ordered.
Encloses letter giving charges for 5 pounds of coca ordered by JH [see PR's 1870-4-1]. Asks how PR should pay.
Asks whether WS has photographs of the sun for 21 and 22 April. Notes how curious sunspot activity has been. Doubts that such is reconcilable with the notion of 'meteoric in-falls.'
Is sending solar autographs. Notes that in groups of spots the larger precede the smaller spots. Can JH form any theories from this?
Detached postscript that discusses the margins of the two photographs, which seem to show that all planets are in the near hemisphere.
Is returning March heliographs. Discusses the appearance of the spots. Has not received the April heliographs.
ES has been forwarded letter explaining why 'great telescope' at Melbourne will not work and suggesting construction corrections, on which JH, who believes such 'a priori condemnation' unjustified, comments herein.
Thanks for his pamphlet on 'Trade Unions and the Cost of Labour.' Comments on this.
Discusses her theory of aerolites and the zodiacal light. Used to visit his house at Slough.
Thanks for his letter about her theory regarding aerolites. Has another query on this question.
Inquires about other sunspot observations made by JH.
Has written to Kew Observatory to send on the photographs.
Has just learnt that some negatives were sent to his former place of residence. Will forward them when he goes to the City. A vote has been made from the Donation Fund of the R.S.L. for six copies of the Kew Solar negatives.
Asks AD's advice on an application JH received the previous day. Comments on JH's health.
JH's letter lays terrible responsibilities at his door. Should not neglect the offer. Regarding the Julian calendar.
Is publishing photographic volume of eminent scientists. Lists twelve. Would like to include JH.
Thanks WH for materials WH sent, including information about scientific activity in Vienna and papers on meteorites. Recounts some of the history of the Analytical Society. Discusses meteorites and also Homeric references to iron.