A note accompanying a letter that seems to come from François Arago, and that seems to JH to show a disturbed state of mind; asks GA for his opinion.
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A note accompanying a letter that seems to come from François Arago, and that seems to JH to show a disturbed state of mind; asks GA for his opinion.
Describes JH's decimal coinage system as he would like to see it introduced.
Introducing two German scientists who have written an elaborate work on the physical geography of the Alps. Thinks they may both benefit by their knowledge of each other. Has just returned from a ramble over volcanic country.
About Henry Warburton's theorem, and the Gregorian calendar.
Comments on calculation by Frédéric Petit of the hyperbolic orbit of the meteor of 19 Aug. 1847.
About JH's poor health; some problems in perspective. Having read a book on Egyptology, JH wanders off in flights of fanciful numerology.
Returns [WB's] paper on the zodiacal light. Notes error and offers JH's ideas about light's source.
Attests to W. R. Birt's scientific capabilities and dependability. Regrets Birt's departure from previous position.
George Peacock is seriously ill; Charles Lyell urged JH to see a hippopotamus that had been brought to London; news of family and friends.
Petition for pension for widow of T. G. Taylor, H.E.I.C. astronomer at Madras who published error-free observations of southern stars.
Thanks to the Royal Bavarian Academy of Science for electing JH a 'Foreign Member.' Trusts that the Academy received a copy of JH's Cape Results.
Declines offer of support. JH does not wish to become involved in politics, representing Cambridge.
Thanks for sharing ideas of CC and Sir Edward Ryan regarding taking a step toward making India self-governing. Discusses these ideas.
Returning with gratitude HT's Statesman, which stimulated much political and social reflection in JH.
Requests favor from WH on behalf of Richard Jones and his wife in light of her move to Richmond.
Appreciates WT's letter of congratulation on JH's appointment [as Master of the Mint, to the Cambridge Commission?]. Has begun work with Cambridge.
Announces the discovery by Annibal de Gasparis of the asteroid Parthenope; gives its location.
[Writing anonymously], offers a solution to a Latin problem discussed earlier in the Athenaeum.
[Writing anonymously], asks a question about the public understanding of the Gregorian calendar.
Praises in very strong terms and in detail the contributions to astronomy made by Thomas Maclear. Believes Maclear deserves a pension.