Is drawing up a new actinometer and comments on JF's ideas about it. Encloses a letter to JF's brother.
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Is drawing up a new actinometer and comments on JF's ideas about it. Encloses a letter to JF's brother.
Gives JF permission to use JH's letter to JF's brother in any way JF sees fit to obtain the Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but still does not wish directly to promote JF's selection. Briefly discusses results of JF's experiments with the actinometer.
Hopes for conveyance to Cambridge in covered vehicle for meeting of J. W. Lubbock's committee.
Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.
Will attend CB's dinner on Wednesday. Can JH bring his brother-in-law? Will call at CB's house before the dinner.
Indebted to CB and friends for their encouragement, but JH declines Provost's invitation to be candidate for professorship at Edinburgh University.
Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.
Proposes to come to the Cape in the ensuing season and would be pleased to bring anything TH may require. Enquires about conditions at the Cape and suitable sites for JH's observations.
Feels it difficult to supply a formal testimonial but has great admiration for the work of his brother and his prospects.
Further letter regarding the qualifications of James D. Forbes for the position at Edinburgh University.