His search for a London house. He visits the Lyells, who give solemn advice to choose their London acquaintances carefully.
His search for a London house. He visits the Lyells, who give solemn advice to choose their London acquaintances carefully.
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Details about proposals for magnetic expeditions, as they are to be presented to British government [see GA's 1838-11-12]. Also included is a copy of the resolutions passed at a B.A.A.S. meeting on 25 Aug. 1828.
Of family troubles, and Matilda's impending marriage.
As JH has taken so much interest in education at the Cape, he would like some converse with him before drafting the final instructions to Sir G. Napier.
Sending some bulbs of Daubenya in which he believes JH was interested.
Inquires about unusual weather at Cape of Good Hope in late 1836. Was there an epidemic of influenza at Cape early in 1837?
Miss Caroline Herschel has just been elected an honorary member of the Academy. How shall they forward the diploma?
Is interested in meteoric showers and shooting stars. Encloses a letter [Copy preserved at Yale University] to be sent to someone at the Cape for observations from the Southern Hemisphere.
Sends the silver Banksian medal for JH's exhibit of 16 Oct.
Has been considering with Edward Sabine that morning the requirements for the fixed observatories. Gives lists and also estimate of finances required for a three-year period.