Will be very glad to send his paper to the gentlemen concerned, but encloses their names and addresses in case JH wishes to send direct.
Will be very glad to send his paper to the gentlemen concerned, but encloses their names and addresses in case JH wishes to send direct.
Tried Kew and the Admiralty for actinometers but had to obtain one from Henry Barrow in the end, which was broken en route. Thinks these are too fragile for mountain climbing.
Is grateful for JH's reply. Gives reasons why he was looking for smaller and more portable instruments to take with him to the Alps.
JH's statement regarding scientific inquiry and religion seems to him invaluable, and he agrees with it entirely.
Would like to visit JH, together with his friend Dr. P. H. A. Moritz, Director of the Observatory at Tiflis.
Introducing two Russians, N. de Khanikoff and P. H. A. Moritz, who would like to visit JH. They are interested in making a magnetic survey of Georgia and RM has written a letter supporting their claims to the Grand Duke Michael. Meeting was marred by the death of J. H. Speke. Now on their way to Bristol.
JH's India [H.E.I.C.] investments. Looking forward to seeing John [Herschel; son of JH] when he returns on leave.
Acknowledgement of order from JH.
Sends a circular and JH's response to it for possible publication.
Wants to send JH's reply to the circular [see JH's 1864-9-6] to the author of the circular, and allow him to reply.
Apologizes for not having answered earlier. JH's health has been 'indifferent.' Received 'Sur un Problème curieux de Magnetisme' yesterday. Discusses 'alleged free suspension of Mahomet's coffin.' Agrees with JP that 'establishment of a stable equilibrium under the influence of mere magnetic forces is impossible.' Elaborates on an experiment relating to the 'problem.' Lists the works by JP that he has.
Outlines disadvantages of establishing a gold currency in India.
Regrets 'stupidity' of Italian post office, which lost note sent to JH suggesting reprinting of passage from Treatise Astr. of 1833 on operations of sun in second edition of JT's book. Also wants to publish JT's 'extremely philosophical views' on muscle contraction.
Thanks JH for advice on the pursuit of astronomy, especially concerning the importance of mathematics. Desires to know astronomy not just as a 'pleasurable companion' but as a 'bosom friend.'
Asks for information on William Herschel.
Regarding the opposition to the proposed introduction of the French Metrical system.H
Daughter has returned from Switzerland.
Thanking him for his letter to the Times [apparently on freedom of religious opinion].
Is very upset that JH's name has been attached to a group that wishes to import the 'French metrical system' into Britain; JH urges petitions or whatever is needed to retain the British system.
Is returning JH's paper on 'solar spots.' Comments on George Wilson of Glasgow and his suggestions on the use of telescopes. Encloses copy of a letter on the Moon's rotation. Was pleased to see JH's letter in the Times on the agreement between Scripture and Science.