Discusses toad [mentioned in Journal of researches, p. 115].
Describes house at Down.
Discusses toad [mentioned in Journal of researches, p. 115].
Describes house at Down.
Sending some specimens of scales of the fossil Holoptychius Nobilissimus to William Kemp via WK’s brother in Hawick.
Has just received JH's circular. Was not fully aware of the labor involved in drawing up the Report of the Council. Needs a new edition of the part concerning the fixed observatories. Outlines method for new edition. Sabine should be responsible for the material on Magnetic Surveys.
Note accompanying a work detailing the study of voltaic circuits.
Asks JH to consult [C. F.] Gauss concerning magnetical instructions. [Charles] Wilkes made mistake in distinguishing Balleny's[?] Land from 'American discoveries.' This has caused dispute.
Encloses copy of a letter written to Edward Sabine. Wants instruments of quicker vibration.