Regarding Society matters. Small parcel has arrived for JH.
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Regarding Society matters. Small parcel has arrived for JH.
Giving the date of the next Levee.
Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.
Will bring CB's 'Engine' to Slough tomorrow, together with Dionysius Lardner's apparatus, which CB has 'taught to write.'
Making his last experiments on the morrow. Travels to and from Slough in the course of his experiments. Hopes JH will join him.
Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.
Speculates on extinction of species by natural (not miraculous) causes intermediate to Creator. JH's theory of shifting crust over Earth's surface and its subsequent transfer of pressure. Seeks geological primum mobile for volcanoes based on continual deposition and melting of strata. 'All records of former worlds must ultimately perish.'
Is arranging a meeting with CB.
Has heard the news about Government support for the machine; is this correct?
Regarding CB's attitude to the machine. Is sending rough proof of the page on 'Sound.'
Is sorry to note the tone of CB's last letter concerning his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young, but he means to carry out his project. Edward Sabine received £1000 from the Board of Longitude.
Has read his book on the decline of science and thinks that the book may do some good. Comments on various parts, and outlines things that could happen as the result. Has replied to Encke's letter about Ephemeris.
Will be very pleased to see him and hopes he will spend longer with him. Has just finished a new 20-foot mirror for his telescope. Regarding alterations in the Nautical Almanac.
Has not seen the letter in the Herald about the possibility of himself standing for the presidency of the R.S.L. Raises six queries regarding manufactures and other scientific facts.
His views on hearing that he has been nominated for the position of President of the R.S.L. Does not wish to become the president, but will do so if elected.
Would he please send back the proofs he sent the other day as the printers have requested their return. Regarding affairs at the R.S.L. Has he heard from the Treasury?
Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.
Will come up to town and meet David Brewster. Effect of violet light on chemical compound. Gives some of his recent astronomical observations.
Is sending mirror in perfect state for Vincenzio Antinori at Florence, together with his letter. Regarding Gerard Moll's book. Has no time to spare to attend the [B.A.A.S.] meeting at York.
Will contact his aunt for the Hannover Gazette. Wishes to see Joseph Clement about moving the telescope.