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Returns copy [of J. Hortic. Soc. Lond.]. Mentions article by William Herbert ["Local habitation and wants of plants", J. Hortic. Soc. Lond. 1 (1846): 44–9].
Asks to visit RO to talk about mammifers of the [Rio] Plata.
Hugh Falconer gives no specific objections to Forbes’s views.
Botanical contrast between Cape of Good Hope and the rest of Africa is as strong as that between Australia and India.
Wishes CD would leave off snuff.
On geological works of Tschudi and Buch.
"My health keeps indifferent & I do not suppose I shall ever be a strong man again: everything fatigues me, & I can work but little at my writing: this summer, however, I shall get out my geology of S. America".
"I found Bronn’s Geschichte, which you recommended me, very useful, for references to facts on variation".
Is pleased JDH will attend to polymorphism and also with the botanical relation, as stated by JDH, between Africa and Java.
Would welcome any information on impregnation in the bud.
CD’s suggestions for improving a paragraph by JDH.
On distribution of certain species and their variation relative to a central, typical form.
Writes concerning CD’s "geometrico-geological problem". Attempts to square some of CD’s observations with certain geometrical theories concerning geological elevation.
No summary available.
Has been pursuing his magnetic experiments with crystals and will be publishing a memoir on them. Comments on these experiment. Is there a difference in the mass of the earth at the poles?
Continues JH's defense of Laplace's writings on probabilities [see JH's 1845-12-22].
A note to accompany a working out in convenient form an example of Laplace's probability ideas. [Enclosure not found.]
JH's second letter has convinced him. Has now written a new conclusion to the chapter showing the principles of P. S. Laplace in a new light. Does not think Laplace's example is a fair type. Has already rewritten the chapter on the Doctrine of Chances.
Giving days on which the Council could be called. Who shall be president of Section 'A'. Could JH think of suitable persons for Chairmen and Secretaries? Sir J. Richardson is on the spot and will be president of the zoologists.
Sending a German translation of an unfinished work of HO. Regrets that so few people can read the Danish language. Is grateful for JH's papers.
Compliments of JH and his wife.
A note to arrange a meeting to discuss the propriety of continuing the Kew Observatory.
Looks to reap fruits of observations. AQ's treatise on atmospheric waves has not arrived. R.S.L. has refused to 'receive and retain works communicated through them.'
Suggests dates for upcoming B.A.A.S. meeting that will allow time to get report on Kew Observatory and committee meeting.
Approves date of B.A.A.S. meeting. Will consult with [Charles?] Wheatstone about date of Kew committee meeting.
Probably cannot attend Kew meeting after 10th; has suggested 6th or 7th. Wishes to invite Michael Faraday as 'Physical Chair,' but knows of Faraday's poor health.