News of family and friends. "I tell you all the gossip I can that you may know how the Shropshire world is going on."
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News of family and friends. "I tell you all the gossip I can that you may know how the Shropshire world is going on."
With the help of General Rosas, CD has just finished an overland journey from Patagones to Buenos Aires; he tells of fossil finds at Bahia Blanca and Guardia del Monte. Spring reminds him of home.
Informs JSH that a Spanish friend has offered him a cargo of bones. If they arrive, he has arranged with Edward Lumb to forward them to JSH. [Forwarded to JSH with 244.]
Mainly Shropshire news of family and friends.
No summary available.
On the state of Matilda's health [letter completed 1833-10-2].
Proceeds to Edinburgh in the course of a few days and intends to compute the star declinations. Has some suggestions to offer before JH sails for the Cape. Would be glad to hear of the comparison of the barometer and thermometer. Left a [Thomas] Jones thermometer at the Cape.
Acknowledging the receipt of two boxes of manuscripts to be held at the R.S.L. until the return of JH from the Cape.
Hopes to visit JH ere now but has been laid up with tic-douloreux. Moves to Weymouth in November. Glad to see the decided tone JH took on causation in astronomy. Cannot quite give up the Portsmouth Expedition.
Visited the Elphinstone and estimated the amount of room required for his family. Offered £300 but offer was refused.
Has given up the attempt to travel on the same ship with JH as it proved too expensive. Will now travel on the Andromache next Saturday; has only a few days to obtain the necessary stores.
Wants JH to negotiate with [R. A.] Cauchoix [see HP's 1833-8-12], keeping HP's name out of the transactions.
The deal has been made [see HP's 1833-9-1] and HP is most grateful for JH's work.
Notice of Susan White's death.
Unable to send Gamma Virginis observations because papers are packed. Declines offer of WS's transit circle for use at Cape.
Excuses himself from a dining engagement; JH is too busy preparing for a voyage.
Informs JH that WS has sent fifth catalogue of double stars by [H. C.] Schumacher. Provides African address. Departure by 20 October on 'Mt. Stewart Elphinston—a superb India ship.' Notifies of [Thomas] Maclear's succeeding [Thomas] Henderson at Cape observatory.
On learning that JH's trip to the Cape will be delayed somewhat, invites JH to dine with R.S.L. Club in October.
Asks for reply to specific questions regarding telescope quality and price [see JH's 1833-8-29].
Informs JH that JH will be solicited on behalf of a 'great national undertaking.' JG will call on JH in this regard.