Asks a whole series of silly riddles, and JH complains of not having heard from AD.
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Asks a whole series of silly riddles, and JH complains of not having heard from AD.
Progressing slowly. Knows nothing about C. M. Hall or the whereabouts of his telescopes. Regarding the London Institution. Sees that U. J. J. Leverrier has been dismissed.
Asks AD's advice on an application JH received the previous day. Comments on JH's health.
JH's letter lays terrible responsibilities at his door. Should not neglect the offer. Regarding the Julian calendar.
Writes about JH's health; justifies writing by sending some curves prepared by JH's son Alexander.
Is creeping along slowly like Alcuin's snail. Curvers are very curious. Informs him where there is an account of Coca. Comments on this as a tonic.
Thanks for his enquiry, but has no energy for conundrums at the moment. Finds he has a tendency to tumble as his strength returns.