Sending a pamphlet on the quality of refracted light. Hopes JH will communicate it to the R.S.L.
Sending a pamphlet on the quality of refracted light. Hopes JH will communicate it to the R.S.L.
Thanks for his letter. Agrees that the stones of Stonehenge must have come from the neighborhood. The chips in the barrows must have come from the hewn stones of Stonehenge.
Comments against the paper of Ernst Klinkerfüss about observations of dispersed star light [see JH's 1866-2-24].
Says William Whewell has fallen from his horse and has been injured. Thanks JH for a paper he signed for the R.S.L.
William Whewell has gotten up to walk several times. The left side of his body and face is still 'not quite right.'
Corrects misinformation about refraction and dispersion of mercury ethyl and mercury methyl.
Offers to purchase scientific manuscripts for JH at a sale in London.
Makes suggestions for the solution to the three point probability problem using integrals of infinity.
Informs JH, Charles Babbage, and James South that they are the surviving original members of the R.A S. Requests JH write an account of the R.A.S.'s founding. Discusses the evidence of the 'personal will' of God in creation.
Responds to JH's criticisms of his binocular telescope plans.
Praises JH's essay 'The Yard, the Pendulum, and the Metre.' Believes C. P. Smyth's theories concerning the Great Pyramid being a standard of measurement.
Announces a committee meeting for a volunteer group.
Is grateful for the praise JH has given her photographic efforts. Intends to do a series of life-sized head photographs. Is anxious about Henry Taylor, who has been overworking in the colonial cause.
Asks to visit JH today.