Tells RH that he has secured an introduction to Lady Elizabeth Finch through a friend of his father’s. Thanks RH for his efforts.
Tells RH that he has secured an introduction to Lady Elizabeth Finch through a friend of his father’s. Thanks RH for his efforts.
Asks to meet RO to get his opinion on zoological points.
Responds to LH’s comments on South America.
Discusses inclination of lava stream.
Sketches in second edition of Journal of researches more accurate than in first.
Arranges to meet with WBC to get his advice about buying a microscope.
Replies to note from CL asking about views of glaciers.
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Reports organization of N. L. Lacaille's star catalog. Suggests method by which to compare this with Thomas Henderson's figures to determine Henderson's method of computation.
Wishes to obtain copy of JH's observations of sun spots at Cape of Good Hope.
Is trying to straighten out the origin of the R.A.S., and giving appropriate credit.
Elizabeth Sabine's translation of [Alexander von Humboldt's] Cosmos is nearly complete. Hopes JH will accept invitation to review it in Edinburgh Review. Encloses account of great disturbance of December.
Encloses post office order; not knowing WG's 'Christian' name; hopes that WG can sign 'William.' Apologizes for being unable to attend 'the Dinners.'
Discusses whether John Couch Adams should receive the Copley Medal for his work in the attempted discovery of Neptune.