Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.
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Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.
Hopes the JH's are all well. Would like an eye-piece made by Mr. Cook[e] or any leading optician on the principles of JH as laid down in his paper in R.S.P.T. Shall he refer the optician to this paper?
HK has a number of letters from prominent Continental scientists, which he offers to JH for his perusal; adds further comments on translation.
Cases have been ordered by Mr. Graham. Final meeting of the Committee for the Restoration of the Standards is fixed for 29 Apr. Will notify him should it be postponed.
Describes convection phenomenon observed in hot varnish boiler. This may explain sunspots.
Invites JH to become a fellow of the Genealogical and Historical Society.
Printing History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability. Inquires about a probability calculation of Wilhelm Struve's in JH's Outlines Astr.
Meeting of the Standard Commission on 29 April.
Sending him the map of the world.
Regarding a tenant for Herschel House. Family news.
Thanks for sending the paper in the Quarterly Journal. Comments on the importance of some of the points raised.
Will he allow his name to be put forward to receive the honorary degree of L.L.D. in June?
Is about to provide a tuning fork for C and would like JH's permission to call it the 'Herschel C.'
Is ready to hear that he is to have a visit from Willie Herschel. Regrets he cannot entertain friends as he used to. Has been laid up with ill-health. Would like information on how to prepare a chemical precipitate as that forming the sun's surface. Warren de La Rue has written to him.
Forwards paper by Henry Draper of New York.
WW's engraving [Distinguished Men of Science Living 1807-8] is selling well. Plans another for scientists of 1846-47. Requests that JH sit for photograph.
Would like JH's recommendation to obtain a place in Greenwich School for a foster son of his own.