Is trying to help RF understand the difference between the dynamics of solid bodies moving over each other and the dynamics of moving fluids, both water and air.
Is trying to help RF understand the difference between the dynamics of solid bodies moving over each other and the dynamics of moving fluids, both water and air.
Requests Treasury commissioners' approval for increasing salary of C. W. Goodwin, fireman in Die department. Lists new orders for dies that have increased Goodwin's workload.
Is circulating JH's votes for the remaining Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-12-31].
Suggests possible times to meet with JH.
Can he lend him the Cambridge Calendar or tell him the examiners in the mathematical tripos.
Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.
Attributes reorganization of Mint to H. D. Harness. Recommends Harness for its mastership.
Presents JH with a work [Lezioni di astronomia by François Arago and translated by EC] on the foundations of astronomy. Discusses the beauty of the science.
Is explaining why JH will not be able to meet MH's train.
Clarifies family finances, including the sale of stock to pay living expenses.
Explains in detail his photographic method for producing landscapes on paper.
Is giving WH advice about buying books to take to India. JH stresses the need for economy and discernment; urges WH to retain some interest in science, although WH will not be 'a scientific man.'