Comments on WP's account of a meteor striking ground in America.
Comments on WP's account of a meteor striking ground in America.
Is indisposed so will not be coming to London; leaves it to him and Edward Sabine to send answer to H. P. F. P. Clinton (5th Duke of Newcastle). Would like an up-to-date citation for W. E. Weber as he has been awarded the Royal Medal.
Many thanks for the dates for the memoir of George Peacock. Queries the name of his father. Comments on various church matters.
Recalls JH's letter from Cape regarding study of etymology. Encloses HW's own effort to develop this.
Talks of a committee attempting a massive collection of knowledge from the colonies; JH is considering exchanging some furniture between London and Collingwood.
JH decides not to exchange furniture [see JH's 1859?, i.e., #11005] on daughter Caroline's recommendation; some financial matters.
About an expected death, an accident involving an omnibus, and MH's return arrangements for the following day.
Sons William and John have brought photographs from India; also writes news of family and friends.
Tells about missing a meeting with HRH Prince Albert, about a paper read at a R.S.L. meeting, and describes how to figure out how strong a reading glass JH needs to buy for his wife, Margaret. JH saw Charles Wheatstone, who has devised an alphabetic telegraph.
About the cost of sending a telegram to India.