Is most grateful for JH's offer of assistance for one of his sons. Suggests the second one would be most suitable. Is certain Sir Charles Lemon, their president, would support him.
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Is most grateful for JH's offer of assistance for one of his sons. Suggests the second one would be most suitable. Is certain Sir Charles Lemon, their president, would support him.
Charles Lemon has communicated to him the result of an application made by JH to Prince Albert on behalf of one of RH's children. Is deeply grateful for his assistance.
Sends a copy of G. R. Anson's letter to Charles Lemon regarding a scholarship for one of RH's children. Is deeply grateful to JH for his nomination and support.
Sending some specimens of photographs by a new process that he thinks is unrivalled for simplicity and sensibility. Comments on his method. Has sent an account of another curious process to the P.M. His little boy will go to Christ's Hospital in July or September.
Has just returned from London where he has taken his son, ready to go to Christ's Hospital. Would have called on JH but believed he was not at Collingwood. Hopes to meet him at York. Comment on his recent photographic work. Would like to obtain a position in London.
Returns his interesting specimens. Has read his communication in the Physical and Chemical sections. Regarding the use of certain terms. Had long discussion with W. H. Fox Talbot on matters of Light. Has been offered a position at the Birmingham Institution. Is there any chance of obtaining a position in London?
Received the enclosed silver plate on which is an impression made by the moon; has he any comments. Has been experimenting with solution of bichromate of potash and sulphate of copper exposed to actinic influence. Has been giving his attention to ferrotypes recently.
Enjoying the beautiful scenery, but the weather has not been good. Many thanks for the beautiful translation of Frederick Schiller. Has he added anything to his photographic discoveries? Saw some calographic pictures at Charles Wheatstone's, which improved on the Daguerreotype.
Was pleased to receive his letter and the enclosure; the latter he would like to retain for a few days to show it to interested persons.
Showed JH's marvelous production to Sir Robert Peel, who was much struck with it.
As G. B. Airy is traveling in Ireland for his health, RM acknowledges receipt of JH's 1844-7-22, with a promise to deal with it as JH wishes.
Is grateful for the interest JH takes in their late friend's orphan daughter. Gives summary of her financial position. A pension would be welcome. Outlines the arrangements for the sale of Thomas Henderson's books. Would JH mark the ones he thinks should be purchased for the Observatory.
Has forwarded some of the late Professor Thomas Henderson's manuscripts to JH. An application may be made to the Government for a pension for the daughter. The books are to be sold and he will send a catalogue.
Finds the surplus is about to be divided among the members of the Strand Friendly Institution. Comments on this and gives reasons for the surplus.
Returns the documents with many thanks. Augustus De Morgan's letter seems very satisfactory. Regarding the expenses of management. Will call on him later.
Hoping to publish a register of examples of curves based on his own Septenary system of generating lines. Would JH be interested?
Cannot explain why GA's letter did not reach JH.
Regarding the disposal of Andrew Bain's fossil remains from the Cape.
Sending his Magnetic and Meteorological Annual for 1842. Any publications in exchange should be addressed to the Institute of Mines, St. Petersburg.
Will act as JH suggests and call to see the Prince Consort's secretary. Has no power himself to secure a place at Christ's hospital.