Gathering mercantile statistics spoken of by John Stewart and preparing these for House of Commons.
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Gathering mercantile statistics spoken of by John Stewart and preparing these for House of Commons.
Still holds opinion that RJ expressed last night, but would speak to Lord A. [Aberdeen?] soon if RJ does not hear from Lord A.
Asked [William] Empson to write to JH about 'republication.' Thanks for [Cape Results]. Invites JH to visit. Glad that JH voted for [J. G. Shaw-]Lefevre [for M.P. from Cambridge].
Invites RJ to meet James Grahame, who is joining JH for trip to Netherlands. Return Éphémèrides du citoyen directly to Grahame. Describes return to Cambridge by JH, George Peacock, and William Whewell after their visit with RJ at Brasted. JH's sketch of Brasted Church. Alludes to [death of Grahame's first wife and oldest daughter].
Laments loss of William Herschel's affection; grateful for that of friends. Encloses rare book on 'arcana of Dutch commerce' that JH bought in Amsterdam. Will send list of works on same topic that JH found in library at Hague.
Begs JH to leave work and relax with RJ and William Whewell at RJ's house.
Invites RJ to visit. Wishes to discuss matter [of political economy] presented to RJ by [Edward] Ryan. Comments on examination system at Haileybury College, advising RJ to 'teach boldly.'