Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.
Showing 1–20 of 49 items
Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.
Hears that JH is to be one of his parishioners. Outlines the local educational establishments. Should be grateful to know if JH would be subscribing towards their upkeep.
Finds the surplus is about to be divided among the members of the Strand Friendly Institution. Comments on this and gives reasons for the surplus.
Returns the documents with many thanks. Augustus De Morgan's letter seems very satisfactory. Regarding the expenses of management. Will call on him later.
Sends the Ticehurst Account books. Comments on the various funds. Regarding the local rates.
Sends the amended books. Regarding payment by the week or day. Hopes that the dispute with Mr. Morrell can be amicably settled.
JH will hear in due course of the resignation of Mr. Young, the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst. Thinks something must be done quickly to improve matters.
Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them.
Was at Hawkhurst for a few days but was unable to call on JH. Further regarding the case of the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst, Mr. Young.
Sends drawing and statement showing what they are about at the church. Would welcome any assistance from JH.
Regrets he is unable to support his project for the church as he has many more worthy commitments.
Has purchased a pendulum from London and would like JH's permission to suspend it in his barn. Was not entirely satisfied with the experiment at the Polytechnic.
Regarding the Tithe question. Thinks there are some in the parish who would sign a document for JH. Would he let him know the form to adopt.
Considers the education of the lower orders an honorable object, but has never given a public lecture and feels unable to assist.
Has difficulty in providing Mr. Loyd with a pew; would she object if he moves the pew occupied by her servants to a different part of the church? Hopes JH did not catch a chill yesterday.
Outlines the arrangements for allocating the pews in the church.
Comments on his plans for re-seating the church, and other matters.
Returns the petitions. Regarding the one for the maintenance of the church rates. Has qualms about signing this as he does not entirely agree with some of the statements.
Obliged for his note regarding the church rates. Comments on JH's views and gives summary of the work carried out by the local incumbent.
Board of Guardians have invited the Parish to consider the proposed new Assessment Bill. Sends a copy and would like JH's comments.