Forwards some material from William Lamb [Lord Melbourne]; JH wants to stop any rumors that he is available for the presidency of the R.S.L.
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Forwards some material from William Lamb [Lord Melbourne]; JH wants to stop any rumors that he is available for the presidency of the R.S.L.
Invites RJ to join Andrew Smith and [Damein?] for dinner at JH's tonight.
Copies the inscription on a vase awarded to JH to commemorate his work at Cape Town.
Regarding the catalogue of N. L. Lacaille. Has sent the resolution regarding the Polar expedition to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland). Must postpone introducing the business concerning the Cape Town Observatory.
Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?
Thanks for meteorological records sent by EC, and asks for some additional information.
On the state of decorating at the house, the flowers blooming in the garden, and domestic financial arrangements.
Checked June observations of Mr. Robertson in Athenaeum. Found WB's statement correct [see WB's 1831-9-11]. Wrote to Meteorological Society for explanation. Thanks for pointing out difference in March observations. JH is honorary member of [Meteorological] Society.
Thanks for sending JN's Architecture of the Heavens and Phenomena and Order of the Solar System. Critiques the illustrations of nebulae given in these books.
William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, will receive 'our committee.' Has heard that the R.S.L. Council expects JH to become the next R.S.L. president. Requests WW to put an 'absolute negative' to any such claim.
Alerts WW about the upcoming meeting with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks WW to squelch any reports that JH will be the next R.S.L. president.