A friend of hers is writing a memoir of her brother Thomas Drummond, and would be glad for a few minutes conversation with JH.
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A friend of hers is writing a memoir of her brother Thomas Drummond, and would be glad for a few minutes conversation with JH.
Would like a copy of JH's letter that he wrote many years ago in support of an invention by her brother.
Recounts efforts to establish The Reader as a respected weekly journal of science. Asks that JH submit material for publication in it.
The Reader does not plan to publish a list of contributors, but would welcome letters by JH, which would imply JH's support for the new weekly journal of science.
Appreciates invitation to publish some writings by JH in The Reader, but does not at present have suitable manuscripts. Is no longer active in astronomical observation.
Reports on accommodations and the activities of those family members with JH.
Tells MH about the contents of letters from sons John and William, and about daughter Isabella's illness.
Most of the letter is devoted to a mathematical derivation to show that part of son John's work on errors in geodetic observations is in error; however, part is highly praised by JH. Remainder of letter is clearly intended as a morale booster for John.
HJ writes to AH to inform him that HJ has nominated AH for the vacancy left by Robert FitzRoy's death [see Henry Holland's 1865-5-1].
Thanks for his letter and also the enclosed one of B. H. Babbage. Regarding appointments to the proposed Mint at Melbourne. The difficulties involved.