Checking the accuracy of a writer's expression of JH's views.
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Checking the accuracy of a writer's expression of JH's views.
Relating to writing for the Cornhill Magazine, and spare copies of the Cape Results.
Paper prepared by JH is judged as being 'too deep' for the readers of the Cornhill Magazine.
Relating to a paper JH sent in, and copies of another of JH's papers that have been printed.
Relating to publication of JH's work in the Cornhill Magazine.
Further to publication of JH's work [see GS's 1862-8-28 & 1862-8-12].
Note of thanks to accompany payment for JH's first installment of the Iliad translation.
Note accompanying proofs of a contribution by JH to 'Survey of Literature, Science, and Art'.
Note accompanying some material being returned to JH.
Note accompanying payment for JH's writing [see SE's 1862-9-13].
As GA is about to leave on holiday, he brings JH up to date on the state of the nebula calculations [see JH's 1862-5-28].
Sending JH some crystals for examination. The quartz crystals show spirals. Invites JH to supply information concerning the crystals.
Thinks application of heat will not harm carbonate of lead crystal, and urges JH to 'boil, torture, or otherwise put it to the question in whatever way' JH sees fit.
Asks for JH's help in defending current patent laws in Parliament.
Sends sketch of reflecting camera and describes its composition. Can now make reflectors under 7 inches very inexpensively.
Wants suggestions as to whom R.S.L. should award medals.
Tells who received R.S.L. medals. Discusses possibility that [Henri] Regnault's recent work deserves Copley Medal. Wants JH's opinions. JH's letter concerning Melbourne telescope was sent to Lord Rosse.
Lord Rosse agrees with JH regarding Melbourne telescope. His only objection to proposed increase in size is because of the added expense.
Sends [William] Lassell's reply and JH's own letter regarding telescope at Melbourne for review. All will be forwarded to Lord Rosse. Also sends lithograph.
Discusses proposed Melbourne telescope, opinions of various scientists, and projected costs of construction.