Offering him the position of Professor of Higher Mathematics at London University.
Offering him the position of Professor of Higher Mathematics at London University.
Has laid his letter before the Council of London University and hopes he will reconsider his refusal [of professorship].
Further reasons why he cannot accept the position of Professor at London University.
Would like, if he can lay his hands on it, a paper of John Dalton's on the defect of vision.
Would like JH's view on Thomas Maclear.
Declines the offer of the Professorship of Higher Mathematics at the University of London. Wishes to have time to devote to research.
Praises in very strong terms and in detail the contributions to astronomy made by Thomas Maclear. Believes Maclear deserves a pension.
[Responding to HB's 1854-3-2], JH states that no manuscript accompanied the collection of colored silks sent to JH by John Dalton. Describes the collection and discusses 'idioptic vision.'
Expresses thanks and praise for HB's Analytical View of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia [London, 1855].