Was pleased to receive JH's letter and criticisms on his book Le ciel. Comments on some of JH's criticisms.
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Was pleased to receive JH's letter and criticisms on his book Le ciel. Comments on some of JH's criticisms.
Is preparing a new edition of his book Le ciel, which J. N. Lockyer is translating into English. Would like to reproduce new information on shooting stars and meteors and would like JH's assistance.
Has published a pamphlet on the True Figure and Dimensions of the Figure of the Earth, which he sends for his comments. Has had no success with G. B. Airy. Has found an error in J. F. Encke's work on the comet.
Thanks for his frank statement on his pamphlet, but would like his opinion later when he has studied it more thoroughly.
Has had no further communication from JH and would be pleased to receive any further comments if JH has now read the pamphlet more thoroughly.
Comments on JH's objections. Hopes to print some of the correspondence in his forthcoming book.
A note of thanks for copies of recent writings by JH and his son Alexander.
Intends going to Spain for the eclipse to make observations on solar radiation. Would like advice on the type of actinometer to use.
Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.
JH's notes and version of the first canto of Dante's Inferno has made him attempt a version in the original rhyming meter. Would like his comments.
Is very grateful for his comments on her translation of Dante's Inferno. Will obtain Mr. Ford's version. Intends to continue with her translation though she sees no prospect of it being printed.
Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.
Has been considering the subject of standard weights and measures and thinks a Royal Commission is the best idea. Regrets that JH's health prevents him from being a member.
His note and the maps have arrived safely. Has made the necessary arrangements for the night of the 10th.
Has been urged to apply for the Headmastership of Sir Joseph Williamson's School at Rochester and would like JH's opinion on his suitability. Encloses a note from Edward Cooper.
Is grateful for his prompt reply; it is just what he required. Has not heard the result of his application yet.
Sending the dimensions of the Great Stone in the quarry near Baalbek. Has sent his paper to the Consul in Egypt. Greatly enjoyed his stay at the Herschels'.
Would like some contributions from JH for the Churchman's Family Magazine.
The missing parts will be sent in the Spring. The Academy would be pleased to receive any of JH's publications. Thanks for the pamphlet 'On Atoms.'
Is grateful for the testimonial and for the favorable way in which he is regarded.