Will contact his aunt for the Hannover Gazette. Wishes to see Joseph Clement about moving the telescope.
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Will contact his aunt for the Hannover Gazette. Wishes to see Joseph Clement about moving the telescope.
One of Joseph Clement's workmen will be coming down to work on JH's telescope. Gives rates of pay, etc. Has just got the Treasury to give their order for the completion of the buildings.
Had to return without seeing him owing to his mother's health. Regarding the present controversies. Is annoyed by the conduct of David Brewster.
Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.
Recent loss [death of his mother] has put the controversies temporarily aside. Gives further news of various matters which affect him. Feels angry at David Brewster's manner.
Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.
Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.
Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.
Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.
Will attend CB's dinner on Wednesday. Can JH bring his brother-in-law? Will call at CB's house before the dinner.
Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.
Has glanced over the papers and made a few corrections. Suggests one point for alteration.
The first evening party is on Saturday, and hopes JH will be able to come.
Is trying to prepare his book for the press, and is suffering from a severe attack of influenza.
Will not be in town until early June owing to pressure of work. Thanks for information on Van Dieman's Land, but they have decided on the Cape.
Outlines possible program for Wednesday.
Regarding Society matters. Small parcel has arrived for JH.
Let him know when the next Levee is.
Giving the date of the next Levee.
Is settled near Cape Town. Experiences on the voyage. Details of his telescope arrangements, and observations carried out.