Intends applying for the chair of mathematics at Queen's College, Cork and would be grateful for a testimonial from JH.
Intends applying for the chair of mathematics at Queen's College, Cork and would be grateful for a testimonial from JH.
Thanks for the gift of his poem; it has afforded him great pleasure. Is starting on a tour of South Wales and the West Country.
Is grateful for a copy of 'Spaziergang' in Latin verses. Envies JH's varied accomplishments. Fourth edition of his Siluria will be issued in October. Relates how James Croll was appointed a geological surveyor in Scotland.
Apologizes for hurried note sent earlier. Sends correction for JH's version of the 'Well.'
Considering severe famine in Orissa province, JH believes that WJH's request for leave to return to England is untimely, particularly because WJH's superior is also leaving. Letter from [C. F.] Montresor speaks highly of WJH's expertise in irrigation. Suggests that WJH stay and help.
Thanks JH for translation of [Friedrich] Schiller's 'The Walk.' Reform bill will again be before the House tomorrow. Denounces mischief of the Radicals.
The Berlin Academy has decided to publish Charles Rümker's observations, thus removing the problem from the hands of the B.A.A.S. [see JH's 1866-7-13].
[Charles] Darwin and [William] Fairbairn have started a certificate describing JS's contributions to science. Asks whether JH would sign it.
In London for a short time. Wants to meet JH and will come to see him the following day.
Thanks JH for a 'corrected edition of Deambulatz.' [?] Angelo Secchi has been at Cambridge. Is making composite photographs showing the activity of the sun and planets in the last year.
Regarding earth currents and galvanic registers. Results of recent experiments on these.
Thanking him for sending the translation of Friedrich Schiller [Schillers Spaziergang, Translated into Latin Verse, 1867].
Thanks EC for her sonnet; talks about solar photography.
Many thanks for the Latin translation of Frederick Schiller's poem. Comments on various points of poetry. Further about the Pascal-Newton letters. Regarding William Pearson and the founding of the R.A.S.
Further concerning the Newton-Pascal letters. Comments on the various line endings for poetry. Why in Runic Almanacs the days of the week begin with Monday.
Regarding David Brewster and the inaccuracies in his life of Isaac Newton.
Portrait of William Herschel will be returned after Second National Portrait Exhibition closes 31 Aug. Gratitude for JH's loan.
Expresses thanks for JH sending JH's translation of Homer's Iliad. Endorses JH's use of hexameter verse. Looks forward to reading it.
Sending various publications by JH on light. [Responding to CH's queries], explains the nature of color and the action of the sun and stars in producing heat and light.
Engaged in bringing out a new edition of A. J. Fresnel's works and has some queries.