Agrees to provide some written work which will go into the report of the weights and measures commission[?].
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Agrees to provide some written work which will go into the report of the weights and measures commission[?].
Unable to come to the party last night as he was suffering from severe cold.
Expresses JH's regret at not having been able to come to MF's experimental demonstration.
Has been waiting for an opportunity to thank him for his communication. This letter will be delivered by Mr. H. Bell, son of an eminent chemical manufacturer.
Has recently received JM's letter and is pleased to find recognition of scientific merit. Welcomes his promised help. Does not feel justified in approaching Benjamin D'Urban on the subject.
Comments and queries on various astronomical observations.
Two problems verifying a theory of P. S. Laplace.
[Letter entirely 'in cipher' (code) except for 'Dear Babbage.']
Thanks for news. Those 'assembled' speak often of MB. Love to JH's mother.
Questions about property lines around Baldwin family's Anstey Cottage. Mentions several family members and neighbors.
Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.
Encloses note to Sir Roderick, who is ill. Margaret's strength is returning, but she faces painful confinement 'down here.' Asks JS to carry out one of JH's duties as executor of JH's cousin Thomas Baldwin.
Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.
Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.
Please read JH's enclosed response to 'J.G.'s [James Grahame's?] unjust, harsh...letter;' then show it to Mr. Whalley, before JH sends it. JS's exposé was excellent.
Sends deposit to be put into JH's account at Drummonds [Bank] as executor of Thomas Baldwin's estate. Margaret will send longer letter soon.
JH's time to depart is not far off. What to do with additional lenses? Enquires about winter weather in Crimea. Will go to Collingwood Friday.
Impending struggle will be 'most formidable we have ever had.' Both sides are wrong. Wishes military were better armed and English people less 'Sybaritious.' Hails 'freedom of the Press.' Send document on 'faculty pew' to Slough church.
Applied to Admiralty for 'instruments' for the African [Committee?]. Will bring Henry Kater's theodolite and copies of Taylor's and Hutton's tables for Duncan Stewart.
Invites JS to Sunday dinner with JH's sons Alexander and John.