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Sends a proof of JH's obituary of W. R. Dawes. The concluding part of the manuscript was mislaid; would he therefore re-write the missing portion. Hopes to attend Professor Alexander Herschel's lecture this evening.
Professor Joseph Winlock of Harvard agrees with all WH's observations of Nebula of Orion. The observations at Bishop's Observatory between 1844 and 1851 appear to be the work of W. R. Dawes. Comments on the reasons why the bright lines are so easily seen.
Offers to send on to JH any notices of double star observations that he receives.
Asks JH to confirm that JH appointed Charles Sterry as HF's assistant assayer on 25 Apr. 1851 after Henry Bingley declined position. Original letter of appointment is lost, and HF is accused of falsifying records.
Lists dates in 1851 on which steps were taken in appointment of Charles Sterry as HF's assistant assayer. HF is still under accusation.
Information about the distribution of papers.
Mary Somerville is sending her autobiography and desires comments and suggestions. She is busy with mathematics.
Distributed a pamphlet on his theory of criminal punishment. Believes present system not effective. Draws favorable response.
Encloses copies of papers referred to in his previous letter.
Thanks for his kind letter. Is surprised that the formation of flint attracted him. Comments on this and similar matters.
Has sent the figures accompanying his second communication to the lithographers. Thinks his letter of 22 Dec. intelligible without them. Will send the proofs of the paper.
Send two copies of the Eta Argus paper. Send any additional corrections to J. Henderson. Has written for the mss. of Lieut. John Herschel's first letter.
Has altered two of the plates in one of JH's papers. Hopes that he will agree with the alteration.
Sends an extract from the Examiner. Would be pleased if he would acknowledge it.